Interview preparation
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Preparation checklist
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The STAR method
- Situation
- Set the scene briefly: where, when, what was at stake.
- Task
- Your specific responsibility or goal.
- Action
- What you did — the steps, decisions and skills you used. Say “I”, not “we”.
- Result
- The outcome, ideally measurable, and what you learned.
Common interview questions
About you
- Tell me about yourself.
- Why are you interested in this role?
- Why do you want to leave your current job?
- What are your greatest strengths?
- What is an area you are working to improve?
Behavioural
- Tell me about a time you solved a difficult problem.
- Describe a time you disagreed with a colleague. What happened?
- Tell me about a mistake you made and how you handled it.
- Give an example of when you went above and beyond.
- Describe a time you had to meet a tight deadline.
Role & motivation
- What do you know about our company?
- Where do you see yourself in three to five years?
- What would you aim to achieve in your first 90 days?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Why should we hire you?
Questions to ask the interviewer
- What does success look like in this role after six months?
- What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now?
- How do you support learning and development?
- How would you describe the team’s way of working?
- What are the next steps in the process?