Interview Preparation: 10 Questions to Practise

Good preparation matters more than natural confidence. Spend an hour on the steps below before any interview.

Before the day

• Read the vacancy and list how your experience matches each requirement
• Learn what the organisation does, its products or programmes, and recent news
• Plan your route and arrive early, or test your video call and internet for online interviews

Questions to practise

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want this job?
3. Why should we hire you?
4. What is your greatest strength?
5. What is a weakness you are working on?
6. Describe a problem you solved at work or school.
7. Tell me about a time you worked in a team.
8. How do you handle pressure and deadlines?
9. Where do you see yourself in five years?
10. What are your salary expectations?

Answer with a story

For behavioural questions, describe the situation, what you did, and the result. Finish by asking one or two thoughtful questions about the role.

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