Big Interview and Big Resume

Big Interview and Big Resume are designed to meet your needs. Start with Big Resume (AI) to see how your resume will be viewed by an ATS (Applicant Tracking System), and receive tips for improvement within minutes. With Big Interview, check out the step-by-step curriculum of expert video lessons with AI-based virtual practice interview tools, and run your own mock interview for instant feedback as you prepare for internships, jobs, fellowships, and graduate programs! 
  1. Log in through your Yale Career Link Account, choose Resources from the top toolbar, and scroll down to “My Shortcuts”, choose Big Interview.
  2. Update Your Profile: On your initial login only, answer a few questions and click ‘Save’ for a more personalized experience.
  3. AI Resume Review:
    • From the top left toolbar, choose Big Resume
    • If you are just starting, choose Resume Templates  (under the Resume dropdown) to download Yale-specific templates.
    • If you are ready to scan a resume, choose Scan from the top toolbar and select Resume AI from the dropdown.
    • Step 1 : Select Scoring Guide – Select Main Folder and then choose the Scoring Guide that matches your degree. Note: If you want to also upload a job description that Big Interview can review against your resume, select Option 2: Resume + Job/Opportunity Description).
    • Step 2: Select Scan your Resume
    • Each user has up to 5 scans daily and those reset at midnight (EST)
  4. Practice Mock Interviews:
    • From the top toolbar, choose Big Interview and then Practice
    • Choose which type of mock interview you would like to use
    • NOTE: Most users opt for the Practice Sets , which walks you through the steps to start a new mock interview, but we encourage you to try out all the options