In Great engineering resumes, suggestions were made that hopefully get you in the right stack that moves on in the hiring process. In one form or another, the next phase is the interview. Here, I’ll discuss the different formats an interview might take on, focusing mostly on the logistics and intent from the employer’s perspective of each type. Then, there are a number of sections detailing the kinds of questions you can expect to be asked, regardless of the type of interview.

Overall, the best advice about interviewing is simply to be prepared. Know what you are likely in for, research the company the job is for if not the product line when possible, and think ahead of time about potentially sticky situations so that you don’t have to react to them under pressured circumstances when they occur. Be yourself, be honest, and relax. Remember that this is your opportunity to get answers you have about them too. It’s not just about getting them to offer you a job, it’s also about you wanting to accept it when they do.

• Part 1 - Introduction
• Part 2 - The On Campus or Job Fair Interview
• Part 3 - The Phone Screen Interview
• Part 4 - Technical Questions
• Part 5 - The Touchy-Feely Questions
• Part 6 - Logical Questions and Questions for you to ask
• Part 7 - Final Thoughts

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