QUIC Interview Preparation

Choose your job description

At the beginning of your QUIC interview, you will tell your interviewer which job description you have chosen. Make sure you study the overview, duties and responsibilities, list of qualifications, and then be prepared to explain why you are qualified for that particular position.

In your QUIC interview, you will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of the company you’ve signed up for and explain how you fit with the company. Research the company by visiting the company’s website and explore their products, services, values, career opportunities, goals, corporate structure, press releases, annual report, and investor information. Read the Company Research Handout.

This interviewing guide covers everything you need to know about how to be successful in an interview. Read the Interviewing Guide

These videos provide advice from real recruiters and career management professionals, as well as examples of answers and critiques to provide useful insights to developing your own responses. View our Video Interview Series

If it has been awhile since you last completed the 6 QUIC Modules via Carmen, you may find it beneficial to review a couple of the modules prior to your QUIC Interview.  You can review the QUIC Module content (minus the quizzes).

We recommend reviewing the following modules

• Module 5 covers Effective Interviewing and Preparing for Your QUIC Interview.
• Module 6 covers Preparing for Video and Virtual Interviews.

We will be assessing your performance in the QUIC interview based on your professionalism, communication skills, and the quality of your answers. Preparation is key to a successful interview!

• On time (10-15 minutes early)
• Dressed professionally (must wear full suit)
• Brings 2 polished copies of resume 
• Greeting (firm handshake & verbal greeting)
• Positive attitude/enthusiasm

For Virtual Interviews:

• Professional Zoom background for virtual QUIC interviews
• Proper lighting (candidate should be well-lit)

• Attentive (eye contact, body language, listening skills)
• Vocabulary and grammar
• Speaks clearly (clarity, pace, volume, pitch)

• Give background (where are you from?) and timeline (chronological order)
• Highlight significant experiences before and during time at OSU; why are you here today?
• Choose key skills and characteristics, illustrate by utilizing unique personal experiences; Make a connection to the job description

• Explain WHY you like your major; WHAT do you like specifically about your major and courses?
• Describe your decision making process and rationale behind choosing your major

• Show specific knowledge of the company
• Discuss THREE characteristics about company and how each fits with your skills/abilities; Provide evidence of company research with specific, not obvious, details
• For corporate culture demonstrate how the company values align with your values
• Show in depth research and connection to yourself and your major

You will be asked 2 behavioral-based questions during the QUIC interview. Usually the type of question asked will depend on the qualifications listed in the job description you have chosen. It is recommended to use detailed examples from work experience or extra-curricular activities, rather than business core classes. Differentiate yourself with your unique stories. Use the STARt method to answer this question.

• Situation: Provide detailed information so the interviewer has a clear understanding of the context of the situation
• Task: Be specific about your role in the project or situation; this is often the problem to be solved
• Action: This is the bulk of your answer! Highlight your individual contributions and outline the steps you took
• Result: Stay positive and show success; Quantify results if possible
  • takeaway: Emphasize the impact made and lessons learned (your “takeaway”)

You will be asked 2 behavioral-based questions during the QUIC interview. Usually the type of question asked will depend on the qualifications listed in the job description you have chosen. It is recommended to use detailed examples from work experience or extra-curricular activities, rather than business core classes. Differentiate yourself with your unique stories. Use the STARt method to answer this question.

• Situation: Provide detailed information so the interviewer has a clear understanding of the context of the situation
• Task: Be specific about your role in the project or situation; this is often the problem to be solved
• Action: This is the bulk of your answer! Highlight your individual contributions and outline the steps you took
• Result: Stay positive and show success; Quantify results if possible
  • takeaway: Emphasize the impact made and lessons learned (your “takeaway”)

• Summarizes briefly three characteristics/skills (strengths or best qualities) RELEVANT to the job description
• Answer specifically references the job qualifications and/or duties and responsibilities
• Gives a trait and cites specific evidence—mini behavioral based examples

• Have three to five questions prepared specific to the company and diverse in type to show your interest
• Have questions you REALLY want to know the answers to
• After you have finished asking your 3-5 questions, your final question should be to ask about the next steps in the hiring process/timeline

• Initiate the close by thanking the interviewer
• Ask for a business card in case you have follow-up questions
• Show enthusiasm and express sincere interest in the position; reiterate fit based on the knowledge you have gained in the interview