This past Tuesday, I attended a STARR Career Development Center Workshop named Mastering the Job Interview – Basic. In the future, I will definitely come across times where I need to interview in order the get a job. Interviews are a natural and common process that will occur, and the more prepared I am from the start, the better I will perform. From the workshop, I learned how to tackle potential interview questions by practicing my answers beforehand so I am familiar with what to say. Furthermore, it is also important to ask the interviewer questions that I am genuinely interested to know as I may possibly be working in the company. Of course, I should also do research on the company as it shows I am aware of the current works of the company and where I can apply my skills to help them. Other things to keep in mind is one’s nonverbal communication. The first impression is extremely important as it can determine how the interviewer thinks of you right from the get-go. It is essential to have good eye contact, a firm handshake, and to smile. The interviewer may be more inclined to hire you as companies want people who exude positivity. This workshop aids me in exploring my career goals because it emphasizes the importance of interviews in whether or not I will get the offer. Interviews are such an important process that can make the biggest difference. In addition, through the workshop, I was able to acquire insight towards the other programs that STARR has to offer. Not only do they have weekly newsletters that remind us of the career workshops available for attendance, but also mock interview opportunities online to help individuals prepare for the real deal. All in all, it was a great learning experience.