🔹 How can I prepare for a job interview? 🔹 What kinds of questions will I be asked in an interview? 🔹 Can someone help me practice for an interview? 🔹 Does Acadia offer mock interviews or workshops? 🔹 How do I feel more confident before a job interview?

Acadia’s Career Services and Experiential Learning (CEL) office offers personalized support to help students prepare for job interviews. Services include mock interviews, tips on common questions, and workshops that build confidence and communication skills.

Preparing for a job interview can feel intimidating — but CEL is here to help you feel confident and ready.

Here’s how CEL supports interview prep:

• 🎤 Mock interviews – Practice answering questions in a realistic setting with feedback from CEL staff

• 💬 Tips on what to expect – Learn how to respond to common interview questions and how to talk about your strengths

• 🧠 Resources and guides – Get advice on body language, professionalism, and how to prepare questions for your interviewer

• 🗓️ Workshops – Attend group sessions that build communication skills and interview confidence

Whether it’s your first interview or your tenth, CEL can help you prepare with clarity, confidence, and a plan.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Mock interview: A practice interview that simulates a real one, often with feedback

• Interview prep: The process of getting ready to meet with an employer, including research, practice, and confidence-building

• CEL: Career Services and Experiential Learning — Acadia’s office for career support and skill-building

📎 Suggested Links:

• Develop Resume & Career Skills – CEL 

• Book a Career Advising Appointment 

• CEL Services Overview 

📝 Special Notes:

• You don’t need to have a job offer to book a mock interview — CEL can help you prep anytime

• Bring a copy of your resume or job posting to tailor your practice

• International students are welcome to use CEL services and get support navigating Canadian interview expectations