Building an Interview‑Prep OS for Universities
How cohorts practice smarter with Banks, Briefings, and live mock interviews — and how admins see progress.
Why universities need an interview‑prep OS
Career centers are asked to deliver outcomes for increasingly diverse cohorts under tight timelines. A disconnected set of resources makes it hard to measure progress or assign focused work. Rolodex NYC provides a single workspace that blends content, practice, and measurement so students can improve faster and staff can see where to help.
This guide outlines how to roll out the workspace, how to standardize rubrics, and how to use dashboards to quantify readiness across cohorts and individual students without adding manual overhead.
What it includes
- Technical & Behavioral Banks with tags for DCF, LBO, comps, clarity, structure
- Live mock interviews with instant feedback and transcripts
- Dashboards for practice volume, topic coverage, and competency scores
Rollout plan (4 weeks)
- Week 1: DCF and comps basics; clarity reps with timeboxes
- Week 2: LBO structure drill; conflict and collaboration prompts
- Week 3: Briefings on AI Infra and Payments; first mock with rubric
- Week 4: Live Deals overview; second mock; readiness review and plan
Rubric (mock interview)
| Dimension | Definition | What strong looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Clarity | How crisply the idea is conveyed | Concise, specific phrasing; no hedging |
| Correctness | Technical accuracy of the response | DCF steps and math are correct; no conceptual gaps |
| Speed | Time to produce a coherent answer | Under guidance timing; steady cadence |
| Structure | How the answer is organized | Top‑line, steps, conclusion; clear signposting |
Implementation checklist
- Create cohorts and import rosters (CSV or SIS)
- Pick the starting Banks and due dates
- Customize behavioral rubric language
- Schedule two mock interview windows
- Share the weekly cadence and expectations
Metrics that matter
- Practice volume per student (steady weekly trend)
- Topic coverage: valuation, accounting, markets
- Rubric deltas: clarity and structure trend up
- Attempt‑to‑completion ratio on assignments
- Pass‑through by stage vs. prior season
Case study: 8‑week accelerator
A 60‑student finance accelerator standardized practice with weekly drills, two mocks, and briefings.
- 2.1× increase in median practice sessions per week
- Clarity scores up 18% and structure up 22%
- Higher pass‑through to final rounds (+13 p.p.)
FAQ
Can we bring our own questions? Yes. Import custom Banks and tag them so they appear in dashboards like any native set.
How do we prevent cramming? Use short, frequent assignments, timeboxes, and weekly reviews. Dashboards highlight gaps early.
What about accessibility? Keyboard navigation, transcripts, and exportable content are available. Please reach out for specific needs.