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.
Use our Interview Pathway to help you prepare and practise
Learn at your own speed, whenever and wherever you want. Complete short online modules to help you gain confidence and build your skills. Includes access to Shortlist.Me - practice interviews and the Interview success module.
Practise your interview skills
- Practice interviews Including access to practice interviews online using Shortlist.Me and Interview simulations with a careers consultant.
How to prepare
- Watch our 3 Interview preparation videos On the Interview playlist.
- 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.
- Case study interviews Typically used in business and consulting roles.
- During your interview Practical advice to help you feel confident during your 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.
- Interview advice for postgraduate study Additional advice for Masters and PhD interviews.
Spaces and backgrounds for video interviews and assessment centres
Most students attend online interviews from their room. If you cannot use your room for any reason there is a room in the Library which can be booked for online interviews and assessment centres. Students can also ask in their School if a room is available there to book.
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.
