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The interview is the most crucial step in securing your dream job. From preparation to follow-up, each stage is vital: answering questions confidently, asking insightful questions, sending a thoughtful thank-you note, and negotiating the offer all play a part in your success. CPD provides resources like Big Interview to help you excel at each stage of the interview process, ensuring you have the skills to stand out and secure the position you want.

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Nail Your Next Interview

Prepare with confidence using WGU’s Big Interview tool, featuring tailored questions for your industry.

Perfect Your Pitch

Refine your answers and interview techniques with Big Interview’s interactive practice sessions and AI capabilities.

Unlock Your Potential

Get personalized feedback and improve your interview performance with Big Interview’s expert guidance.

Getting Started

  1. Go to the: Big Interview Link: https://wgu.biginterview.com/  
  1. Login with your WGU Credentials 
  1. Need extra assistance? Use this helpful Student Guide to gain deeper understanding of how to best utilize and maximize the Big Interview Tool
Watch this short video for a demonstration of how to get the most out of Big Interview.

Additional Interview Resources

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Situational Interviews

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Behavioral Interviews

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Phone Interviews

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Video Interviews

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Whiteboard Interviews

Confirming the Interview

STAR Interview Approach

After the Interview

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Interview Attire

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Career Resources

Emotional Intelligence and Career Readiness

Emotional Intelligence and Career Readiness

Stand out to top employers by mastering Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and the NACE Career Competencies. These essential skills are the …

After the Interview

Saying “Thank You”

After an interview, it’s important to promptly (within 2 business days) send a thank-you letter to the …

Using the STAR Interview Approach 

The STAR interview method is a technique that helps candidates prepare for interview questions that determine whether they will be …

Interview Attire

Dress for Success

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Confirming the Interview

Step 1: Confirming the Interview

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Whiteboard Interviews

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