Episode 62: From Panic to Prepared: Mastering Interviews
From Major Choices by Indiana University Career Exploration & Student Employment
March 2, 2026 · 23 min · Season 7 · Episode 62
About this episode
This episode provides practical tips for mastering interviews, addressing common challenges students face.
Interview invites for summer are starting to roll in, are you ready? In this episode, Mallory, Jed, and Leila break down common interview nightmares students face and exactly how to fix them. From mastering the STAR method to answering the “greatest weakness” question with confidence, plus Zoom etiquette tips and how to use the StandOut platform, this is your practical guide to walking into interviews prepared. Whether you’re pre-business, pre-nursing, or exploratory, this episode helps you t...
Topics covered
- interviews
- job preparation
- STAR method
- Zoom etiquette
Keywords
- interview nightmares
- greatest weakness question
- StandOut platform
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Zoom, StandOut
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