Although interviews often cover a wide variety of questions, most of the questions tend to fall into three primary areas:

  • Strengths: Will you be good at the job? Are you qualified?
  • Fit: Will you be good for us? Can we work and get along with you?
  • Motivation: Will this be good for you? Will you like the job?

Use the resources on this page to prepare to speak about your strengths, fit and motivation and present yourself effectively in an interview.

Student Spotlight: Ethan MacGillivray

Throughout the semester, junior Ethan MacGillivray—a finance major with a supply chain minor from Northborough, MA—visited the Career Center for support with his resume, job search, and interview preparation. The interview guidance he received helped him feel more confident and …

By Madeline Witvliet
Madeline Witvliet Employer Relations Coordinator
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December Calvin LifeWork Modules of the Month

This month’s featured modules are:

What makes you, you? – Hear from Prof. Brian Cawley and take a values personality quiz and get to know more of what makes you, you. 🙂
Happiness – Shorter sunshine and winter days make it …

By David Wilstermann
David Wilstermann Program Operations and Data Analytics Manager
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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
616-526-6485
Address

Hekman Library 313
1855 Knollcrest Circle SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office Hours Resume/Cover Letter Walk-In Hours
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 3:00 - 4:30 pm