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Career Services at the University of Zurich

Interview

You have been invited to an interview? Congratulations! You are already one step closer to your dream job.

If you are offered the chance to present yourself to a company, this means that you have been classified as a suitably qualified candidate for the job. During the interview and other selection procedures, assessments will be made to see if you are the right person for the position and the organization, and if you truly correspond to the picture given in your application documents.

Due to the importance given to this phase of the application process, candidates often forget that this is also the time for them to find out more about the company. Make sure that the selection takes place on both sides.

Particularly in mid-sized and larger companies, the selection process will include not only the traditional interview but also other procedures, such as tests at an Assessment Center as well as telephone and video interviews. On the following pages you will learn what you need to be particularly aware of during the selection phase:

Additional Information

Thank You E-Mail

Thank You E-Mail

An often underestimated means of saying thank you for the interview and reconfirming your best side.

Job Interview: AI Hacks

You can also use AI for support at this stage of the application process. We would generally advise against using specialized interview chatbots that claim to prepare you perfectly for interviews for specific roles. On the one hand, these services usually require payment; on the other hand, the quality of the questions often does not vary significantly. Instead, you can use your regular chatbot.

“I am preparing for a job interview for the position of [job title] in the [industry/company]. [Upload the job description and, if applicable, additional information about the position from preliminary discussions and/or the interview invitation.]

Please help me practice typical interview questions, structure my answers, and provide tips for a convincing performance. Take into account my experiences, competencies, and qualifications [see self-assessment].

Ask me typical interview questions, give feedback on my answers, and support me in preparing my own questions for the employer. The interview is scheduled for 45 minutes, and the practice session should also follow this timeframe.”

In many chatbots, you can also practice this using the voice mode to simulate a more realistic situation.