StandOut is a video platform that will help you prepare for both video and in-person interviews. The platform contains practice interviews for 50+ roles in various industries, as well as, skills based interviews. (See index below)
Ready to practice?
To access the practice interviews:
- Using Google Chrome (preferred browser), login to Standout. (Single Sign-on with your SUNet ID)
- Click on "Practice" in the menu.
- Watch the first video, Welcome to Standout for a quick introduction.
- Once you return to the Practice page, enter the industry or role you are interested in viewing in the search bar at the top of the page.
- You will be asked approximately 5-8 questions, and will have 2 minutes to answer before continuing on to the next question. At the end of each session, you will have the opportunity to review both the question and your answer.
If you would like additional interview practice, or feedback on your practice interview, you can make an appointment with a career coach through Handshake.
StandOut Practice Interview Index
ARTS
Arts Administration
Assistant Curator
Assistant Director / Assistant Stage Manager / Film Production / Production Assistant
Podcast Editor
Sound Design / Lighting Design
BUSINESS
Business Analyst
Business Development
Business Operations (coming soon)
Consulting
DATA SCIENCE
Data Analyst
DESIGN
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Product Design
UX/UI
ENGINEERING
Medical Device
Product Manager: Design
Product Manager: Technical
Product Manager: Leadership
FINANCE
Corporate Finance
Hedge Fund
Investment Banking
Private Equity
Sales and Trading
Venture Capital
HEALTH / MEDICINE
Community Health
Health Education
Medical School
Patient Advocate
LAW
Law School
Paralegal / Legal Assistant
MARKETING
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Research Analyst
Social Media Coordinator
NONPROFIT
Community Impact Fellowships (John Gardner Public Service Fellowship, Schneider Fellows Program, Tom Ford Fellowship in Philanthropy)
Program Associate / Development Associate / Outreach Coordinator
POLICY
Policy Analyst (coming soon)
PUBLISHING / WRITING
Assistant Editor
Content writer
Copy Editor
Journalist
RESEARCH
Clinical Research Coordinator (CDC) - Stanford School of Medicine
Life Science Research Professional (LSRP) - Stanford School of Medicine
Research Assistant – Academic (coming soon)
TECH FOR NON-TECH
Project Management
Product Management
UX/UI
Virtual Reality
RECOMMENDED FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Common Interview Questions
Diversity, inclusion and Cultural Competence
Education
Skills Based
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
- Initiative
- Problem Solving
- Decision making / Dealing with ambiguity
- Agility / Flexibility
- Resilience
- Self-Awareness
