How to Prepare for Interviews

Research the company and the role

Understand what the company does, who its customers are and what the role is expected to achieve. Re-read the job description and note the top three things they need.

Prepare stories using STAR

For behavioural questions ("Tell me about a time when…"), structure answers as:

• Situation — the context
• Task — what you needed to do
• Action — what you did
• Result — what changed, ideally measurable

Prepare five or six stories that cover teamwork, a challenge, a mistake you learned from, leadership and a result you're proud of.

Common questions to practise

• Tell me about yourself
• Why do you want this role?
• What are your strengths and areas to develop?
• What are your salary expectations?

For remote interviews

Test your camera, microphone and connection beforehand. Have a charged device and a backup data plan. Join a few minutes early.

Ask good questions

• What does success look like in the first 90 days?
• How does the team communicate and collaborate?
• What are the next steps in the process?