Getting ready for an interview

Prepare stories, not scripts

Most questions are asking for a story from your past. Prepare about six that cover teamwork, a problem you solved, a mistake you learned from, a time you led, a disagreement and something you are proud of.

Use the STAR shape

• Situation: the short background.
• Task: what you were responsible for.
• Action: what you did, in "I" not "we".
• Result: what changed, with a number if you have one.

Practise out loud

Saying an answer is different from thinking one. Practise with a friend, a mirror or the mock interviews in JobEasi, and time yourself: most answers should be about two minutes.

Have questions ready

Prepare two or three: how success is measured in the first months, what the team is working on, and what the next steps are.

The day before

• Re-read the posting and your resume.
• Test your camera and link, or plan your route.
• Send a short thank-you note afterwards.