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Edinburg: ESTAC 2.101
Email: careercenter@utrgv.edu
Phone: Brownsville (956) 882-5627
Phone: Edinburg (956) 665-2243
On-Campus Interviews
Reserve a Room for Your Virtual Interview
Looking for a quiet space for a virtual job interview? Reserve an interview room with the Career Center. On-campus interviews must be requested 3 days in advance and will be reserved only upon availability. To request an interview room, please complete the online form below.
NOTE: Not all interview rooms include technology equipment. Student will be responsible for providing their own equipment (e.g., personal laptop, mobile devices, etc.).
Interview Room Request Form
Preparing for a Virtual Interview
- Before your interview, take time to research the organization and come prepared with questions.
- Select the location where you will take the interview, ideally a quiet, private, and well-lit spot, free from possible interruptions and visual distractions.
- Test your technology. Ensure that your internet connection is stable, and check that your computer camera and microphone are working. Close unnecessary web browsers and applications.
- Be yourself! Try to connect with the interviewer, whether by sharing a story about a common interest or asking a question. This can help you stand out in the crowd while showing a little more of your personality. Be expressive when answering questions, sit up straight, smile, and keep the camera at eye level. Keep your focus on the camera when talking.
- Dress professionally. Even though the interview is virtual, you should dress in the same attire you would wear for an in-person interview. See tips on professional attire.
- Let interviewers know if you cannot hear them or if you need a question repeated. Interruptions happen! If something unexpected happens, let your interviewers know. Take a moment to handle the situation, and come back ready to finish strong.
- After the event, follow-up with a professional thank you email to your interviewer. This will remind them of your encounter and help you maintain a positive relationship for the future.
Common Virtual Interview Platforms
- Zoom
- Cisco Webex
- Microsoft Teams
- Skype
- Google Meet
Note, some interview schedules will be available for sign-up in Handshake, but the interview itself will not take place in the system. The employer with whom you are interviewing should provide instructions for how to access the interview.
