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Interviews
Congratulations you have been invited for an interview for a job or course.
For many interviews it is likely you will be asked questions around:
- Why you have applied to the organisation or institution.
- Why you are interested in the role or course.
- Assessing if you have the skills and attributes to do the job or complete the course.
How to prepare
- Before your interview Essential preparation and tips to help you understand what the employer is looking for.
- Types of interview Including panel and group interviews
- Telephone, online and video interviews Tips to help your interviews run smoothly and impress employers.
- Types of interview questions Including strength, competency and commercial awareness questions.
- Using AI for interview practice and preparation Guidelines on how to use AI well, and what to avoid.
- Case study interviews Typically used in business and consulting roles.
- Interview advice for postgraduate study Additional advice for Masters and PhD interviews.
- During your interview Practical advice to help you feel confident during your interview.
Learn how to answer interview questions
- Watch our 3 Interview preparation videos On the Interview playlist.
- Interview Success Pathway Learn how answer interview questions effectively in this video based interactive module from eCareersGrad.
- Access Master the commercial and consulting case Prepare for case study interviews commonly used in consulting, finance, banking, sales and commercial law with this resource from eCareerGrad.
Practise your interview skills
Spaces and backgrounds for video interviews and assessment centres
Most students attend online interviews or assessment centres from their room. If you cannot use your room for any reason you may be able to use a room on campus. There are several options available, however we recommend you ask, or if posible check in person that the room is sufficiently private for your needs.
- Around 60 small central teaching rooms are available across campus can be booked using Resource Booker.
- There is a room in the Library which can be booked for online interviews and assessment centres.
- You can also ask in your School if a room is available there to book, or if staff can book a room for you on campus.
Employers will understand if you attend your online interview in your bedroom. University branded Zoom backgrounds are available to download if you want to hide your location.
What next after interview?
- After your interview How to follow up and ask for feedback and deal with job offers.
- Still no success at interview Advice and support.
More interview tips
- Glassdoor Interview questions
- Prospects How to prepare for interviews
- Target Jobs Tricky interview questions
- Target Jobs - Careers Careers sector interview advice
See Also:
- Assessment centres Including group exercises and presentations
- Worried about your upcoming interview? Here are some ideas that may help to calm your nerves and create a positive impression.
- Worried about affording an interview outfit?
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