The Holmes 2024 Fall Learning Series Part 1: Practicing with Purpose: How to Successfully Interview in the Academy

Practicing with Purpose: How to Successfully Interview in the Academy, aims to equip attendees with the skills and confidence to excel in academic job interviews. Led by Diandra Prescod, Ph.D., this presentation will provide invaluable insights and practical tips to navigate every stage of the interview process effectively. 

• Engage in triads, where two attendees can practice interview scenarios while one person observes, providing constructive feedback. 

• Role-play various interview situations, allowing you to refine your communication skills and responses. 

• Receive personalized guidance and tips from experienced mentors and peers. 

• Develop confidence in your ability to navigate interviews and leave a lasting impression. 

Whether you’re preparing for your first academic job interview or looking to enhance your interviewing skills, this webinar series offers a supportive and interactive environment to help you succeed in your career aspirations.  

A previous webinar presented by Prescod, How to Successfully Interview in the Academy: Mastering the Interview Process, also provides AACTE members with deeper understanding of what to expect in an academic interview and strategies to make your CV stand out among the crowd. Watch the webinar recording on-demand now. 

 Speaker Information:  

Diandra Prescod, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of Counselor Education
University of Connecticut 

Diandra J. Prescod, Ph.D., is an associate professor and program coordinator of counselor education at the University of Connecticut. She is a licensed professional counselor, national certified counselor, and certified career services provider. 

Prescod’s research focuses on effective career development interventions for STEM undergraduate students and underrepresented students in higher education. Currently, she is co-pi on a $2.5M National Science Foundation grant that aims to recruit and retain STEM undergraduate students using career development interventions. Prescod is active in the field of counselor education, consistently publishing and presenting her work both nationally and internationally in countries including Germany, Greece, Austria, Hungary, and Italy. From 2020-2023, Prescod served as the trustee for Higher Education Career Counselors and Specialists for NCDA and the secretary for the European Branch of the American Counseling Association (EBACA).