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Job Interview Prep Playbook

Everything you need to ace your next interview — from finding the job to researching the company to practicing your answers.

5 steps
1Handshake
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2Capital IQ
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3Factiva
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4VMock
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5Big Interview
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Find and apply to jobs

NYU's primary job board with exclusive on-campus recruiting events.

💡 Pro tip: Set up job alerts for your target roles and industries.

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Handshake

Career Tools

NYU's primary job and internship platform. Search thousands of opportunities, sign up for career fairs, connect with recruiters, and schedule coaching appointments. Free for all degree-seeking students.

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Research the company's financials

Show you understand the business beyond what's on their website.

💡 Pro tip: Pull the latest 10-K highlights and compare to competitors.

Database$24,000/yr value
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Capital IQ

Company & Industry Data

Data on public and private companies, financial statements, M&A/deals, PE/VC, LBOs, and executives and boards worldwide. Use the screening and charting features to create lists of firms for investment analysis coursework or job searches.

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3

Read recent news coverage

Be ready to discuss current events affecting the company.

💡 Pro tip: Search for the hiring manager's name for interview small talk.

Database$948/yr value
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Factiva

News & Media

U.S. and international newspapers (HTML full text), news transcripts, trade journals, newsletters, industry snapshots, and market data charts for recent stock prices. Coverage spans the late 20th century to present.

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Polish your resume with AI feedback

Get instant, objective feedback before a human reviews it.

💡 Pro tip: Use all 10 uploads strategically — revise between each scan.

Tool$100/yr value
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VMock

Career Tools

AI-powered resume review platform. Get instant feedback on formatting, content, impact, and ATS compatibility. NYU students get 10 free uploads per year through Wasserman Center.

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Practice answering tough questions

Build confidence with AI-guided mock interviews available 24/7.

💡 Pro tip: Record yourself and review your body language and filler words.

Tool$100/yr value
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Big Interview

Career Tools

AI-powered mock interview practice platform. Practice behavioral and technical questions with video recording and AI feedback. Available 24/7 for all NYU students.

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