Nebraska :: College of Business  






Interview Acer Toolbox INTERVIEW ACER TOOLBOX
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
To help job seekers prepare to excel in interviews, the resources are organized in four Ps: Power Up, Prepare, Practice and Persuade. Formats of the files are Tip Sheets (PDF), Worksheets (PDF), and short Videos. Click on each to open the file.
POWER UPPOWER UP
7 Reasons Why Interview Preparation is Important
The Interview Preparation System Overview
Boost Your Mindset
Mindset Change
Going from Great to Excellent
Research Resources and Checklist
Researching the Company
Informational Interviews
Personal SWOT Analysis
Get Excited and Get Ready
Cheat Sheet Template 
Checkup on POWER UP 		 
PREPAREPREPARE
Behavioral Interview Prep
Responding to Tell Me About Yourself
Your Elevator Pitch to Make a Memorable First Impression
Tell Me About Yourself
How to Tell Stories
Writing your STAR Stories
Job Description Evaluation - Skills & Stories Preparation
Your Interviewer’s Needs
Critical Skills to Demonstrate in Interviews
Checkup on PREPARATION


PRACTICEPRACTICE
Mock Interview - Practice Your Performance
How-To Use the Interview Practice Tool in LinkedIn
Practice Makes Perfect
First Round Interview Technique
Second Round Interview Technique
Third and Final Round Interview Technique
Capabilities to demonstrate in HR
Capabilities to demonstrate in Finance and Accounting
Capabilities to demonstrate in Operations
Capabilities to demonstrate in Management Consulting
Advice from Recruiters 		 

PERSUADEPERSUADE
Closing the Deal
Introduction to Persuade
The Art of Persuasion in Interviews
Closing the Deal
Follow Up Fast to Get the Job
Evaluate Your Offer
Successful Negotiations