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### [Some Helpful Advice About Embracing the Give-and-Take Nature of an Interview](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2024/04/29/some-helpful-advice-about-embracing-the-give-and-take-nature-of-an-interview/)
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*— Article by Audrey Spina, the [Assistant Director of Career Services at Wheaton College](https://wheatoncollege.edu/academics/filene-center-for-academic-advising-and-career-services/career-services/) in Norton, Massachusetts.*
Though a job interview represents a discussion between an interviewer and a job seeker, the prospect of controlling the direction of the conversation can represent an …
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### [Trick or Treat! It’s the Idealist Career Advice Candy Bowl](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2023/10/30/trick-or-treat-its-the-idealist-career-advice-candy-bowl/)
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Here at Idealist, we’re embracing the sweeter side of the season and getting into the October spirit!
We surveyed our team to find out their answers to some spooky career questions. But we’ve got no tricks here, only bite-sized career …
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### [Ask an Expert: Highlighting Arts Experiences and Skills on Your Resume](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2023/05/09/ask-an-expert-highlighting-arts-experiences-and-skills-on-your-resume/)
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**Question: How should I highlight my** **arts experience on my resume and in an interview?**
Many of us get involved in the arts to provide a creative outlet, have fun with friends, or help our mental health. And anyone who …
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### [How to Answer “What Is Your Work Style?” in an Interview (Plus Examples!)](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/10/27/how-to-answer-what-is-your-work-style-in-an-interview-plus-examples/)
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Some [interview questions](https://www.themuse.com/advice/interview-questions-and-answers) tell you exactly what they’re looking for. Others take a little more deciphering—“What is your work style?” is one of them.
You might have gotten questions like “[What is your management style?](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-answer-whats-your-management-style)” or “[What kind of work …](https://www.themuse.com/advice/what-type-of-work-environment-do-you-prefer-interview-question-answer-example)
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### [20 Video Interview Tips to Help You Dazzle the Hiring Manager and Get the Job](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/04/15/20-video-interview-tips-to-help-you-dazzle-the-hiring-manager-and-get-the-job/)
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By now, you’re probably familiar with the basics of [setting up for a video interview](https://www.themuse.com/advice/how-to-prepare-for-video-interview): Find a quiet, clean place to have it, make sure your mic is turned on, and—seriously—put on some pants. But with more and more employers …
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### [How To Ace Your Video Job Interview During COVID-19](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/04/08/how-to-ace-your-video-job-interview-during-covid-19/)
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Anyone new to the world of remote work is probably still adjusting to the reality of effective virtual communication while under COVID-19 lockdown. For job seekers, this means confronting the very daunting prospect of video interviews.
While the art of …
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### [The Idealist Careers Guide to Mastering the Job Interview | How to Present Yourself in Person](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2020/02/06/the-idealist-careers-guide-to-mastering-the-job-interview-how-to-present-yourself-in-person/)
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Once you’ve gotten an invitation to interview, you can be fairly certain that you have already impressed the potential employer—at least [on paper](http://idealistcareers.org/presenting-yourself-on-paper-resumes-and-cover-letters/?_ga=2.148043959.183198066.1580312482-355099766.1558549488). Here’s what to do to ensure that you make a good impression during your in-person interview:
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### [Using the STAR Technique to Answer Interview Questions](https://careernetwork.msu.edu/blog/2019/12/02/using-the-star-technique-to-answer-interview-questions/)
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Behavioral interview questions—the ones that usually start with “Tell me about a time when…”—can often be the [hardest to answer](https://idealistcareers.org/interview-question-always-trips-us-answer/). You have to recall a relevant experience and explain what happened in a way that shows you’re well-suited for the …
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