Prepare for an Interview

Prepare for an Interview

Welcome to our virtual community space designed to support college students and advanced degree holders in preparing for interviews as they transition to the workforce. The platform offers a wealth of resources, tips on answering common and behavioral questions, industry-specific advice, in addition to resume and cover letter templates. Whether you’re preparing for your first interview or targeting a specialized role, this community equips you with the tools to make a lasting impression.

What Is an Open Interview? 10 Tips to Stand Out and Land a Job

One approach gaining popularity among employers is the open interview. This casual, group format can provide job seekers with a unique opportunity to showcase their skills and personality in a less formal setting—if they understand its implications and know how …

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Setting Graduates up for Success: The Importance of Effective Interviewing

Entering the job market can be a daunting experience for graduates, especially when it comes to mastering the art of interviews. In today’s competitive landscape, where first impressions matter more than ever, effective interviewing skills are essential. 

Let’s explore the …

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How to Address Concerns About a Career Change During an Interview

Changing careers is exciting since it presents new learning opportunities and creates room for growth. But you could worry that recruiters may be unwilling to hire you. After all, they may feel that you don’t have enough experience in the …

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Labor Market InsightsIn partnership withLightcast logo

Are you looking to use real-time job market data to make informed decisions about your future career path, explore relevant salary data, or identify the skills you need to build or market to get your next role? Use the following tool to explore your options.

There are two ways to navigate this tool:

  1. Keyword Search: Search for the title of the job you’re looking to pursue or skills you may have that are relevant to a particular career path.
  2. Narrow Down by Industry + Occupation: If you have a general sense of the industry you’d like to pursue, you can narrow down the occupations within a given industry to help you decide.

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Career Resources

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Skill Building Courses

Art and Science of Behavioral Interviewing

Understand the importance of behavioral interviews, preparation strategies, and using the STAR method for outstanding responses. Behavioral interviewing is not…

How to Answer the Tell Me About Yourself Question in Interviews

In a product management interview, ‘Tell me about yourself’ is a good question that allows the interviewer to assess whether…
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Contact & Location

Phone
(713) 313-7541
Email
placementservices@tsu.edu
Website
http://cpc.tsu.edu
Address

Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center – The Hub of TSU Life (2nd floor)
3100 Cleburne Street
Houston, TX 77004

Career Service Hours

Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

For virtual office hours, please visit Handshake.

Partner with Texas Southern University: Invest in Talent, Impact the Future

At Texas Southern University (TSU), we are cultivating the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. As one of the nation’s premier historically Black universities, TSU offers a rich pipeline of diverse, driven, and career-ready students across a wide range of disciplines.
We invite companies and organizations to partner with us in two powerful ways:

• Recruitment: Connect with top-tier talent through internships, career fairs, and on-campus engagement opportunities. Our students bring fresh perspectives, strong academic foundations, and a commitment to excellence.
• Philanthropic Support: Your investment in scholarships, academic programs, and student success initiatives helps us expand access to education and empower future leaders. Together, we can create lasting impact in our communities and industries.
Join us in shaping a brighter future—partner with TSU today.

For more information please contact Jeff Wallace or Bea Emanuel-Sims in the Office of Development at 713.313.6747.

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