The mechanics of interviews are easy, but managing your emotions during the interview is difficult. I approach interviews similar to how an actor builds intuition for improv or auditions for a new role.

I start by blending my students’ projects and work experiences to the language of relevant job descriptions. Then, I create the resume by organizing information in a clean and simple layout that fits one page.

For interviews, I pinpoint the most common questions tied to their target roles. By pairing these questions with their resume, we establish a customized framework that anchors their responses. This structured foundation streamlines their thought process and allows them to navigate unpredictable questions with the ease of an improviser.