Preparing for an Interview

At Career and Talent Development, we understand how stressful it can be to prepare for a job or internship interview. We are committed to helping you prepare for these moments so you can make the best impression to employers. Meeting with our career coaches, participating in a variety of professional development workshops, and using our digital tools can be the perfect stepping stone to perfecting your next interview.

Handshake

Handshake, a modern career development platform – to be your one-stop shop for launching your career. Through Handshake, students can make an appointment with a career coach at Career and Talent Development to conduct a mock interview. Access Handshake.

VMock Mock Interviews

VMock aims to empower students and professionals in various phases of their career journey leveraging the power of artificial intelligence. VMock’s Mock Interviews platform provides built-in mock interview sets for 100+ career tracks for students to practice. Students can create their own custom mock interview from the “Question Library” section on the platform. Students can attempt assignments created by career coaches and receive AI feedback. Upon student completion, career coaches can verify the submissions and add their own feedback to the interviews. Access VMock.

LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a professional networking platform designed to help individuals connect with other professionals, colleagues, and potential employers. It serves as a valuable resource for students and professionals to explore and discover career opportunities by following companies, organizations, and industry-specific groups. This allows users to stay updated on job openings, internships, and relevant industry news. LinkedIn also enables users to showcase their skills, experience, and education, while utilizing the platform’s job search feature to find positions that align with their skills and interests. Access LinkedIn and additional LinkedIn resources.

Dress for Success

Whether you’re going in for a job interview or to network with future employers, first impressions matter. Click here to learn how you can dress for success.

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Professional Development Workshops

Our Professional Development Workshops are offered throughout the year in-person on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), Biscayne Bay Campus …

Fall 2024 Calendar of Events and Workshops
Career Fair Tips

Learn how you can gear up for success at the upcoming career fair! Explore our plethora of digital tools, resources, …

Behavior Interview Questions Generator
LinkedIn Headshots

The Career and Talent Development office offers FREE LinkedIn Headshots in person during the spring, summer and fall semesters, at …

On-Campus Interviews – Connect with Employers

Each semester, employers come to campus to interview FIU students and alumni for full-time and internship positions. FIU’s on campus recruitment …

Digital Tools

GoinGlobal

We are excited to provide GoinGlobal as a resource to FIU students. GoinGlobal is an online resource which provides tools …

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning courses are available to all current students.  For Alumni Access please visit LinkedIn Learning to start an account.

Virtual Job Interviews for Non-Native English Speakers

Taught by Liesje Sandler
The application process can be stressful for anyone, but interviewing in a foreign language brings unique challenges, especially if the…

Interview Mistakes You Can’t Take Back

Taught by Madecraft
Looking to excel in your next job interview? In this course, Brittany Hayles, an expert career and interview consultant, offers…

How to Make a Positive First Impression with a Hiring Manager

Taught by Madecraft
Discover how to make a positive first impression with a hiring manager with career coach Brittany Hayles. This course outlines…

Harnessing AI for Effective Interviewing

Taught by Shweta Mogha
This course is designed to equip recruiters with the knowledge and skills to leverage AI in interviewing practices. Learn how…

Ace Your Remote Interviews: Tips for Virtual Candidates

Taught by Madecraft
Think in-person and virtual interview prep are the same? Think again! In this course, career consultant Brittany Hayles shares her…

Ten Questions to Ask in Informational Interviews

Taught by Madecraft
Informational interviews are gateways to career insight, industry knowledge, and networking opportunities. In this course, former HR director Keisha Haymore…

Impress Interviewers with These Five Questions

Taught by Madecraft
Interviews are used to see if you would be a good fit for a specific role. They are also used…

The Step-by-Step Guide to Rock Your Job Interview

Taught by Anna Belyaeva
In this course, founder of The Career Diet and career coach Anna Belyaeva provides a step-by-step guide to prepare for,…

Ten Micro-Impressions to Make in an Interview

Taught by Scott Mautz
A successful interview isn’t just about making an impression, but rather about making a series of the right impressions—consciously or…

Nano Tips for Nailing Your Job Interview with Sho Dewan

Taught by Sho Dewan
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, Sho…

Nano Tips for Acing Your SQL Interview with Nick Singh

Taught by Nick Singh
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Nano Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions with Tiffany Uman

Taught by Tiffany Uman
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this installment, discover…

Nail Your C# Interview

Taught by Kathryn Hodge
Applying for C# programming jobs? Learn the programming and non-technical skills needed to land a C# developer position in this…

Skills-First Interviewing

Taught by Shweta Mogha
It seems like everyone is talking about skills these days. The nature of the workplace has been redefined. The rapidly…

15 Questions to Ask before Hiring a Lawyer

Taught by Dana Robinson
Learning how to work with attorneys is an essential skill for executives and managers as well as a skill every…

Preparing to Get a Job in Data Analytics

Taught by Jess Ramos
Thinking about a career in data analytics or looking to land a more senior-level role? This course offers a friendly…

Nailing your Interview, Resume, and Negotiation FAST

Taught by Pete Mockaitis | How to Be Awesome at Your Job
In this audio-only course, Steve Dalton—author of The Job Closer: Time-Saving Techniques for Acing Resumes, Interviews, Negotiations, and More— breaks…

Integrating Performance Management into the Hiring Process

Taught by Lou Adler
Most hiring processes emphasize what a person must have to even be considered for the job. By reversing the process…

Recruiting Techniques to Reveal Transferable Skills

Taught by Barbara Bruno
When filling opening job requisitions, do you often feel constricted by searching a pool of candidates filtered by job title…

Nail Your SQL Interview

Taught by Nichole Pulley
Are you looking for a new job but terrified about having to prove your skills? Worry not. A coding interview…

Campus Locations

Modesto A. Maidique Campus SASC 305

Tel: 305-348-2423

​Engineering Center EC 2852 

Tel: 305-348-1281

Biscayne Bay Campus WUC 253

Tel: 305-919-5770

Career Service Hours

Monday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Drop-in hours for Spring 2024 will be held in person at our CTD offices and virtually on zoom. Please click here for scheduled times and locations.