One of the most common questions we hear from students is:
“Do you know what questions they are going to ask me?”
It’s a fair question. If you’re interviewing for a consulting internship, a finance analyst role, or a marketing position, it’s natural to wonder what to expect.
That’s why we’ve launched the Employer Interview Question Library, a collection of interview questions submitted by Tulane students after interviewing with employers across a variety of industries, companies, and roles.
As you explore the question bank, don’t just focus on the individual questions. Look for the patterns.
- Do interviews in this industry tend to be mostly behavioral?
- Does this employer frequently include technical questions?
- Is a case interview or other skills assessment part of the process?
- Are they asking broad questions about leadership and teamwork, or diving deep into role-specific knowledge?
Recognizing those patterns can help you prepare more strategically.
That said, no question bank can predict exactly what you’ll be asked. Employers change interview formats, different interviewers have different styles, and every conversation is unique. That’s why the best interview preparation isn’t memorizing answers. It’s learning how to tell your story.
Think about it like the difference between teaching to the test and developing real critical thinking skills. Memorizing responses only helps if you happen to hear the exact same question. Understanding your own experiences, strengths, and professional brand allows you to adapt to whatever question comes your way.
If you’ve taken a CDMA course, you’ve already started building this foundation. In class, we introduce common behavioral interview questions and strategies like using the STAR method to communicate your experiences effectively. The Employer Interview Question Library is designed to complement (not replace!) that preparation by giving you a window into what real Tulane students have experienced during interviews.
Here are a few ways to get the most out of the resource:
- Identify patterns in interviews for the industries, companies, or roles you’re targeting.
- Use the questions to practice with a friend or career coach.
- Focus less on crafting the “perfect” answer and more on communicating your experiences clearly and confidently.
- If you notice recurring themes—leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, technical expertise—prepare multiple examples you can adapt to different questions.
One more thing: this resource gets better the more students contribute. After your interviews, consider paying it forward by submitting the questions you were asked. You’ll help future Tulane students prepare more confidently, and they’ll do so for others.
