Practice Interviews


“Tell me a little about yourself.”

Employers often ask this question to see if you’re the right fit for the job.  Our tip?  Avoid generic and personal answers.  Be specific and offer examples related to the job or industry that help you stand out.  Practice your answers with ASK.

Learn proper interview etiquette and other tricks from the professionals! Enhance your interviewing skills by meeting one-on-one in simulated “real life” interviews conducted by alumni volunteers and professionals.  After each session, the ASK volunteer provides immediate feedback about your resume, interview skills and general presentation, and offers tips on how to improve.  The Practice Interview is also an opportunity to discuss other career-related questions or issues. 

Schedule a Practice Interview

Practice interviews are scheduled each quarter at different campuses. You must have a resume uploaded in DePaul.Experience to apply.  

  1. Log in to DePaul.Experience. In the "One-Click Searches" section, click on “Practice Interviews with ASK Alumni.” 
  2. Review the current quarter’s schedule, then scroll down to the bottom and click  “Apply.”
  3. Select which resume you want to use for the interview and click “Submit.” A cover letter is not required.
  4. Choose your appointment by clicking the circle located next to the time.  Scroll down and click “Save.”

To schedule multiple interviews, please send an email with your specific request. 

Prepare for your Practice Interview

Treat your practice interview as though it were a real interview; it already mimics many of the same conditions you encounter in the “real thing”, so make the most of it.  Interviews generally last about an hour and include up to20 minutes for review and feedback. Interviewers are encouraged to use their own set of general questions.

  1. Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes early to your interview.
  2. Dress professionally.
  3. Prepare in advance. Practice answering standard traditional and behavioral interview questions.
  4. Bring your resume to the interview. (This is a nice opportunity to ask for feedback.)
  5. Always thank your mentor! Remember that mentors volunteer their time to help you build your professional network. Show your appreciation by sending a note of thanks.

Specialized Practice Interviews

Looking for something more? ASK can accommodate special requests and help arrange interviews for more experienced candidates. Contact us to schedule one of the following:

Industry Specific Interviews
Get matched with a volunteer in your industry who will tailor the practice interview for the position you have in mind.  Industry-specific interviews are typically more advanced interviews and focus on experience, skills, and language specific to a particular field.

Portfolio Reviews
Get feedback on your professional portfolio from a volunteer in your field.

Advanced/Case Interviews
A case interview is a thoughtful discussion of business issues and problem-solving techniques.  They are designed to assess a candidate’s problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, creativity, and ability to think “outside of the box.”  These would be appropriate for MBA candidates.