UAB Career Center is excited to announce the launch of Big Interview, a cutting-edge interview practice platform. Big Interview is designed to help faculty, staff, and students improve their interview techniques through training and practice. This platform replaces our previous system, InterviewStream.

How to Register

1. Request Admin Access by emailing Cynthia Marie Washington at cmw2@uab.edu.
2. Respond to the email confirmation. Click "Access Big Interview."
3. Visit UAB Big Interview. You will be redirected to the UAB Central Authentication System to sign in.

For Faculty: Integrating Big Interview into Your Classes

Faculty members can seamlessly integrate Big Interview into their curriculum. Here is how:

1. Assignments: Create assignments that require students to practice interviews on the platform.
2. Monitor Progress: Utilize features for tracking student activity and performance.
3. Technical Requirements: Ensure students have the necessary equipment and internet connectivity.
4. Introductory Sessions: Provide tutorials for students to familiarize themselves with Big Interview.

Online Training Resources for Faculty

1. Big Interview University: Training for faculty users, admins, and organization admins.
2. The Big Interview Platform: Learn how to use Big Interview.
3. Schools and Organizations: Comprehensive information for students, faculty, and admin users.
4. How to Create an Assignment: Learn how to create assignments.
   1. Click on "Back to Admin."
   2. Click on Interviews and view drop-down.
   3. To create a new Interview Assignment.
   4. Click "+Add New Assignment."

Help Center

For support and resources, visit the Big Interview Help Center.

Contact

For further inquiries or assistance, please contact:

• Name: Cynthia Marie Washington
• Position: Associate Director of Career Education and Advising, UAB Career Center
• Email: cmw2@uab.edu

We encourage all faculty members to use this valuable resource to enhance students' interview skills and career readiness.

Thank you for visiting our UAB Career Center Canvas Course digital badging/credentials FAQ page. You may have received a digital badge/credential notification upon completing one of our canvas course modules and /or pathways.

These digital badges/credentials are issued by the UAB Career Center within Canvas. Because you are automatically enrolled in our course, you are automatically subscribed to earn these badges. You may need to sign into your Canvas account and select “Credentials” (located in Canvas left-handed menu) to access any badges you have been awarded. A complete list of the current modules and credentials is listed below.

UAB Career Center Canvas Course | Module Badges

Beta

“Beta” is a term to describe specific, insider information about a hike. In most cases, this information is given by someone who has completed the hike. Good “beta” or information is also given by talking with local residents or message boards. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Networking Module.

Explorer

UAB Career Center defines an “Explorer” as a hiker who is exploring “trails” to determine a career path. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Self & Career Exploration module.

Guide

The term “Guide” is a shortened term for “Trail Guide” which is a person or more commonly, a resource with useful information to plan a hike. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Interview Skills module.

Hiker

UAB Career Center defines a “Hiker” as a UAB student who is engaged in the UAB Career Center Canvas Course. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Introduction to the Career Center module.

Journey

UAB Career Center defines “Journey” as the experience of learning various strategies in the job search process. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Career Launch module.

Scout

UAB Career Center defines “Scout” as a person with specific knowledge and/or skills of a topic or area who may lead others. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Career Planning and Gaining Experience module.

Summit

The term “Summit” is generally referred to as the highest peak or point of a mountain. This badge is awarded for the completion of the Professional Brand module

Trailblazer

A trailblazer is a term to define someone who makes a new track through a wild country. Trailblazers mark their trail with “blazes” or small notches in trees. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Resume Building module.

UAB Career Center Canvas Course | Pathway Badges

Hike Your Own Hike (HYOH)

Awarded at the completion of any six modules.

Thru-Hiker

The term “Thru-Hiker” is given to a person in the process of hiking a trail from end-to-end. This badge is awarded upon the completion of the eight original Career Center Canvas Course modules: Introduction to the Career Center, Self & Career Exploration, Career Planning and Gaining Experience, Resume Building, Interview Skills Career Launch, Networking, and Professional Brand.

Triple Crown

Like the definition of a “Thru-Hiker”, which is the term given to someone in the process of completing a “thru-hike.” The term “Triple Crown” is the crowning achievement of hiking the Appalachian, Pacific Crest, and Continental Divide Trails. This badge is awarded at the completion of the Resume, Interview, and one other module.

You can use these digital badges to promote your module completion on professional/career social media platforms, such as LinkedIn or Handshake. Potential employers who visit your LinkedIn or Handshake profile can learn about your achievements in the UAB Career Center Canvas Course.

Visit the BADGR/Canvas Credential FAQ page to learn more about your digital badges/credentials and your options on how to use them.