Virtual Interviews

Here’s your chance to practice for the big day. The Random Interview Question Generator will serve up some of the most common questions for you in random order, giving you the chance to think about potential answers. This is your chance to work out the kinks in your responses, with your computer the only one listening. Along the way, you’ll find articles to help you get ready.

Admin Virtual Interview
Practice, practice, practice! The Virtual Interview contains interview questions ranging from puffball to killer that are typically asked of admin/support candidates. This interactive section gives you the opportunity to test your answers in a safe environment so that when you are ready for the real thing, you can engage in a meaningful exchange rather than grope for a clumsy comeback.

Campus Virtual Interview
Practice, practice, practice! The Virtual Interview contains actual interview questions ranging from puff ball to killer. This interactive section gives you the opportunity to test your answers in a safe environment so that when the real thing comes along you can engage in a meaningful exchange rather than grope for a clumsy comeback.

Some of these questions will seem more appropriate for new grads or entry-level applicants, while others will be for more experienced interviewees. Try your hand at both, no matter what your level, for the same principles apply.

Creative Job Interview Tips

Interview Words of Wisdom

But for the past few years, he's been on the other end of the business -- the end that does the hiring. Having worn both pairs of shoes in the dance that is the hiring process, Garriott has unusual insight.

When it comes to the interview, Garriott has some great words of advice, which we've taken the liberty of turning into easy-to-remember cliches:

Pick Up What They're Laying Down: "In an interview, you'll be able to pick up on what they're looking for," Garriott says. "Talk about the stuff you've done that's related to that. You want to make sure they're comfortable that you can provide the services they need.

"People will actually lead the interview for you and give direction in what way to go and what you should be talking about," he adds. "I think interviewing is not so much about spewing on about how great you are but listening to what their needs are."

Your Book Isn't Judged by Its Cover: "Don't be too elaborate with your portfolio," Garriott says. "You should let your work speak to how creative you are, not the packaging. There's no amount of packaging you can do that's going to trick them into thinking your work is better than it is."

Communication Is a Two-Way Street: "I think it's important to interview them, too," he says. "I think a lot of people go on interviews thinking that they have to impress these people to try to get the job and no matter what, don't disrupt the apple cart. But at the same time, you want to figure out what you're getting into. You want to go in with half a dozen good questions that you can try to get answers from that paint a picture of what the job is really like."

Honesty Is the Best Policy: "Don't say you can do things you can't," Garriott says. In the world of creative work, the cat will get out of the bag quickly, and not only will you lose the job you're interviewing for, you'll lose your good reputation.

Be Yourself: "I always tell people to dress the way they dress," Garriott says. "Don't overshoot it and be too stuffy." He adds that this lax attitude toward the dress code may be specific to the creative industry and even more particular to Portland's casual attitude.

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