How to Prepare for an Interview

Learning best practices to effectively interview, as well as how to process rejection or criticism in the interview process.

How to answer the “Tell me about yourself” interview question

Published on June 6, 2022

Depending on your experience, it can be difficult to know where exactly to start when answering this age-old question — interviewers don’t want to know your life story, so tailoring your response to the context of the job description is the …

By AngelList
AngelList
Send Email
Read more »

4 Ways to Get Your Interviewer To Share Their Salary Expectations First

Published on May 6, 2022

“Every time I ask for a job’s salary range, the recruiter puts it back on me,” a Fairygodboss community member wrote on the community feed. “This seems unfair. I want to make sure that we are not wasting each other’s …

By Fairygodboss - Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec
 Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more »

Want To Avoid a Burnout Culture in Your Next Job? Ask These Questions During the Interview

Published on March 11, 2022

Burnout and job-related stress have never been higher, according to new data from the American Psychological Association. And that’s true across professions.

Responding to APA’s 2021 Work and Well-Being Survey, a full 79% of U.S. workers said they had experienced …

By Liv McConnell - Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec
 Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
Read more »

Sidebar

Featured Resources

Interviews | The STAR Method

Interviews | The STAR Method

When it comes to preparing for an interview, the most widely accepted approach is the STAR method. When you are …

Read More
Get In Person or Virtual Support | Career Studio

Get In Person or Virtual Support | Career Studio

Sometimes, the best resource you need is talking with a professionally trained person who can offer you guidance. This is …

Read More
Accomplishment Statements

Accomplishment Statements

Employers aren’t interested in your previous responsibilities. They want to know what you accomplished, the outcome, and the results of …

Read More
View All Resources

Book a session in the Career Studio

Drop-in Hours

Drop-Ins Appointment Only
M 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
T 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
W 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
TH 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
F 9 a.m. - Noon Drop-In Only

Contact & Location

Phone
(909) 748-8030
Email
ocpd@redlands.edu
Website
http://www.ocpd.redlands.edu
Address

116 Armacost Library
1201 East Colton Avenue
Redlands, CA 92373