Interviewing
Interviewing Resources
Interviewing is your opportunity to showcase your skills, experiences, and personality to potential employers. Even the best interviewers practice in order to be well prepared before, during, and after the interview! Whether you're facing your first interview or refining your technique, utilize Handshake guides, mock interviews, and expert guidance to help you succeed.
Handshake Guides
- Sample Questions & How to Prepare for an Interview
- General Interview Guide
- Post-Interview Etiquette Guide
- Salary Negotiation and Offer Evaluation Tips
SkillsFirst
Career development platform designed to help students translate their academic and extracurricular experiences into professional opportunities. Only available to current GW students.
- AI-powered interview simulations tailored to specific job descriptions
- Practice questions for multiple phases of the interview process
- Build your own practice interviews using SkillsFirst's bank of common interview questions
How to access SkillsFirst:
- Sign in to GW Career Connect. Use your regular GW credentials — no separate account or password is needed.
- Click “Career” in the top navigation. The Career menu is in the navigation bar at the top of Career Connect.
- Select “SkillsFirst”. You will be signed in automatically and land on your SkillsFirst dashboard.
- Explore the introductory tutorials. From your dashboard, check out the two videos: How to Start and Explore Your Career Scores.
Tip: Bookmark your SkillsFirst dashboard for quick access in the future!
Scheduling
Schedule a Mock Interview in Handshake