Mock Interviews
Western’s Career Services staff can prepare industry-specific questions to offer practice interviews with feedback. This service gives you an opportunity to develop effective answers.
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Interview Resources
Big Interview
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Big Interview is an innovative online system that combines training and practice to improve your interview technique, give you confidence, and help you prepare for a job interview. Just go to westerntc.biginterview.com and click Register in the upper right corner. Enter your Western email, name, and password, and create your account.
Post-Interview Email
After an employer meets with you for an interview, it's good practice to send a follow-up email to express your interest and excitement for the role as well as your qualifications. Use this template to write a great email that employers will appreciate.
AI Tools
To utilize AI tools responsibly within the job search process, it is important to:
- Protect your individual integrity
- Never share identifying information (name, phone number, financial information, ID numbers, etc.)
- Use your own writing style
- Confirm that your documents only include truthful information
- Consult with your instructor in case they have a different policy regarding AI for your assignments
A few of the pros and cons for you to consider when using AI tools include:
Pros
- Generate ideas
- Share examples
- Give feedback
- Provide formatting assistance
Cons
- Data privacy concerns
- Inconsistent accuracy
- Environmental impacts
- Lack of originality
For more information regarding Western’s Artificial Intelligence Policy and Artificial Intelligence Procedure, check out the Student Rights Hub.
Get Copilot for Free
Students enrolled in Western have free access to Microsoft Copilot. Find instructions for downloading it on the Western Knowledge Base.
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Career Services
Student Success Center Room 202