Prepare for an Interview

The interview is a conversation with the employer where you have the opportunity to discuss your skills, ac- complishments, and experiences and relate them to the needs of the organization for which you are interview- ing. It is also a chance for you to learn more about the position and organization and consider whether the opportunity will be a good fit for you. If you approach the interview as a two-way street where both you and the employer are learning about each other, you may be less nervous, more prepared, and therefore more confident!

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The definitive interview guide

This article discusses how to prepare for an interview and what to do during and after.

By The Loeb Center
The Loeb Center
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Making Your Summer Plan Decision: What to do when you’ve received offers and rejections

I received an offer for an internship! What do I do now? 
Step 1: Gratitude and Confirming Details
Step 2: Reflection and Aligning With Your Goals
Step 3: Communicating Your Decision
Step 4: Stick To Your Commitments and Start Planning

By Emily Tareila
Emily Tareila Program Director, Charles Hamilton Houston Internship Program
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All About Acing Your HireVue

Let’s be honest: receiving a HireVue interview request after applying to an internship is a pretty dreadful experience. Even if you’re pretty calm and collected during two-way interviews, I’m sure there’s been no shortage of expletives going off in your …

By Ava Zielinski
Ava Zielinski Marketing and Communications Intern
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