A Better Way to Prepare for Job Interviews

Here are four steps for better interview preparation, Derek Attig writes.

One of the things that makes interviews stressful is their unpredictability, which is unfortunately also what makes them so hard to prepare for. In particular, it’s impossible to predict exactly what questions you will be asked. So, how do you get ready?

Read more in A Better Way to Prepare for Job Interviews by Derek Attig in Inside Higher Ed’s Carpe Careers published on September 22, 2025.

Two smiling interviewers, one of whom is shaking the hand of an interviewee
Woman shaking hands after successful job interview

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD