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Interview resources

Frameworks, tips, and techniques to help you answer any question.

The STAR Method

An optional way to structure a story: Situation, Task, Action, Result.

  • Situation

    Set the scene — describe the context briefly.

  • Task

    Explain your responsibility or what was expected of you.

  • Action

    Detail the specific steps YOU took (use 'I', not 'we').

  • Result

    Share the outcome — quantify where possible (%, £, time saved).

Question types

  • Behavioural

    Based on past experience. They often open with 'Tell me about a time…'

  • Technical

    Tests role-specific knowledge. Be precise and structured.

  • Situational

    Hypothetical scenarios. Walk through your decision process.

  • Motivation

    Why this role/company? Research thoroughly beforehand.

  • Competency

    Demonstrate core competencies with concrete examples.

Classic questions to know

These appear in almost every interview. Practise them until they feel natural.

  • Tell me about yourself.

    Practice

  • Tell me about a time you faced a difficult challenge and how you overcame it.

    Practice

  • Why do you want to work here?

    Practice

  • Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult colleague.

    Practice

  • Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

    Practice

Quick tips

  • Pause for 2–3 seconds before answering to collect your thoughts.

  • Keep answers to 1–3 minutes — quality beats length.

  • Prepare 5 strong STAR stories that cover multiple question types.

  • End with what you learned or would do differently.

  • Mirror the language from the job description in your answers.

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