Learn how to prepare, handle interview questions, and impress employers

Feeling nervous about interviews?

You’re not alone. Interviews can be intimidating, but with the right preparation, you can walk in feeling calm, confident, and ready to shine. This course breaks down what interviews have in common and gives you strategies to handle any question or setting.

Created by KCDS, a non-profit supporting job seekers in the Kootenays, this free, self-paced course helps you build the skills, tools, and confidence to find meaningful employment.


Course curriculum

    1. Introduction

    2. The 7 Steps of Interview Preparation

    3. Interview Questions and Interview Settings

    4. Create Your Interview Preparedness Plan

About this course

  • Free
  • 4 lessons with videos, plain-language text, and reflective activities
  • A worksheet to create your own preparation plan
  • A breakdown of common interview questions with sample answers

Who This Course Is For...


  • 1You’re preparing for an upcoming interview and want to feel ready.
  • 2You’re not sure what employers are really looking for in interviews.
  • 3You’ve struggled with interviews in the past and want a better approach.
  • 4You’d like clear guidance on how to handle different types of interview scenarios.

What You'll Learn...


  • 1Understand what most interviews have in common and how to use this to your advantage.
  • 2Learn how to respond to both standard and challenging questions with structure and clarity.
  • 3Get tips for different types of interviews — in person, virtual, or panel.
  • 4Build a simple plan to organize your preparation and feel in control on interview day.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to walk into interviews prepared and leave a strong impression.

Be ready, stay focused, and leave employers remembering you for all the right reasons.

This course is free, local, and designed to help you feel prepared for any interview.

Enroll today