Blog Posts For College Students

This article outlines nine common interview questions that career services offices help students prepare for, focusing on behavioral and situational scenarios rather than technical skills. The questions assess qualities like accountability (how you handle mistakes), learning agility, time management, personal values, receptiveness to feedback, problem-solving approaches, self-motivation during tedious tasks, pride in past work, and teamwork with diverse personalities. Recruiters from various industries emphasize they’re looking for coachability, self-awareness, and emotional maturity rather than perfection—they want candidates who take ownership of mistakes, proactively seek learning opportunities, have structured systems for staying organized, and can adapt their communication style when collaborating with others.