Congratulations on your invitation to interview! Make sure you know what the interview process involves, so that you can fully prepare and practise in advance. The more you practise, the better you will perform. It will also help you feel more confident.

Answer practice

• Which types of questions will they ask? Check for detail on the invitation to the interview, it may give you hints.
• Questions are often based on the selection criteria (ie the required skills, knowledge, and experience). You can often find these in the job description/person specification. Questions might also be related to the values or mission or goals of the organisation, so you should also undertake more in-depth researchLink opens in a new window by exploring the organisationLink opens in a new window.
• When you know the selection criteria, use them to write practise questions, or try answering our typical practice questions.

Technique practice

• Watch our Interview technique videosLink opens in a new window.
• Use our free video interview tool, Graduates FirstLink opens in a new window. Record yourself answering competency and strengths-based questions. Watch your recorded answers to: identify what you like and what you may wish to change about your performance and assess your answers, tone of voice and body language.

• Practise with a professional - book into an interview technique workshopLink opens in a new window run by an employer, or by the Careers Service.
• When you get invited for an interview, you can book a mock InterviewLink opens in a new window. To help us prepare questions based on what the employer is looking for, please attach to the booking, a copy of the interview invitation that the employer sent you, your application documents and a copy of job description or link to the graduate programme.
• Practise confident body language using these tips from Amy Cuddy’s TED talkLink opens in a new window.
• Practise a positive mindset, deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques.