Careers Advice
Preparing for an interview
Posted on 21 June 2023 by Global Connections
Congratulations - you've got yourself an interview!
This section includes information from respected sources on how to answer some of the most common interview questions, how to prepare for competency-based questioning, and advice on handling your nerves.
How to answer the ten most common interview questions
Excellent 4-minute video from Guardian Jobs
How to use the STAR technique
Have you ever been caught off guard with a question in an interview? A competency-based question could well have been the culprit. This brilliant short video outlines how to prepare to answer such questions in a clear and structured way.
3 of the best blog posts
- How to handle interview nerves - tips for reducing the potential of nerves getting the better of you, and how to handle them if they do.
- Questions you should definitely ask in an interview - when an interviewer asks if you have any questions for them, it’s your chance to truly shine.
- The one question to ask at interview - asking this one question should help you gain a real picture, a true insight, into the organisation.
