Preparing for interviews
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Access practical tips and resources to strengthen\ your interview skills.
Interviews are used by employers to assess your suitability for a job, by understanding more about your skills, experience and motivation. They’re also an opportunity for you to learn more about the company, the role and the team you might join. Interviewing is a skill that you’ll need throughout your life and will have a significant impact on your ability to secure jobs and progress your career. It’s a skill you can develop and improve with time and practice. By preparing well for interviews and practising your interview skills, you’ll be able to explain your qualifications and experiences more effectively and confidently to employers.
Start preparing for interviews
Learn how to achieve interview success
Work through a self-paced learning pathway to learn how to respond to interview questions and make a positive first impression in an interview.
Duration: 20 to 60 minutes
Access interview resources
Explore our interview resources, which includes example questions and tips for before, during and after the interview.
Duration: 5 to 10 minutes
Practise a video interview
Complete a mock video interview to practise responding to different types of interview questions and familiarise yourself with video interview technology.
Duration: 15 to 20 minutes
Get support preparing for interviews
Join a live session
Register for a live session on ‘How to Achieve Interview Success’ to develop techniques to respond to interview questions to make a positive first impression.
Duration: 60 minutes
Speak with a career coach
Book a one-on-one appointment with a career coach to discuss how you should prepare for an upcoming interview or do some interview practise.
Duration: 20 minutes
Other types of assessments and interviews
Assessment centres and group interviews
Check out our resources and videos on assessment centres (also known as group interviews).
Duration: 5 to 15 minutes
Video interviews
Access resources to help you prepare for a video interview.
Duration: 5 to 15 minutes
Online tests
Online tests are a major part of some employer’s recruitment process, either before, during or after the interview. You can prepare for online tests by completing practise tests, so you know what to expect.
Duration: 15 to 30 minutes