Interview Centre
Congratulations, you have secured a job interview! What next?
Whether you’re feeling unsure about what comes next or simply want to sharpen your interview skills, this step-by-step job interview guide covers everything you need to know. You’ll find practical interview tips, preparation strategies, and expert advice to help you stand out to employers.
Learn how to answer common interview questions, make a strong first impression, and approach your interview with confidence to help you get the job you want.
Before the interview
How to prepare and stand out
Key takeaways:
- Your pre-interview checklist
- What should you research before interviewing?
- How should I introduce myself in a job interview?
- How to answer behavioural questions using the STAR technique
- How to choose the right questions to ask in a job interview
- What questions should I avoid bringing up in the interview?
On the day of the interview
What to expect and how to perform
Key takeaways:
- How to set yourself up for success the day of the interview
- What I should and shouldn’t do the day of
- Final steps for preparation
- How do I make a good first impression?
- What should I do if my mind goes blank during my interview?
- How to avoid the most common mistakes people make
After your interview
Next steps and follow-up tips
Key takeaways:
- What should I do after my job interview?
- Post-interview do’s and don’ts to follow
- What are the signs that your interview went well?
- What to do if your interview went badly
- How to recover from a bad job interview
Interview preparation tools and resources
Quick interview preparation tips
- Laying the groundwork for your application
- Why getting your resume right matters
- How does a strong cover letter set you apart?
- Why your LinkedIn profile matters in modern job searching
- The conversation around salary expectations
- Explaining your desire to leave your current job
- How to present my strengths and weaknesses
- How to talk about yourself
- How to introduce myself in a job interview
- The STAR interview technique
- Questions I should and should not ask in my job interview
- Your pre-interview checklist
- What I should and should not do on the day of my interview
- Making a good first impression
- What to do if my mind goes blank during the interview
- Most common mistakes made during interviews
- How to recover from a bad interview
- The signs your interview went well
- Post-interview dos and donts to follow
- What to do if your interview went badly
