Interview Preparation
Set yourself up for success with our top interview preparation tips!
Preparation is key to making a great first impression in your job interview!
Do your research
More often than not, interviewers will ask some questions around your motivations to join a team/organisation like theirs, so it’s always good to be prepared with both answers to questions they may ask, and key company information for the role.
Do your research
Make sure to look at the:- Company website
- Company careers page
- Company social channels
- Job advert / job description
Be prepared for company specific questions
Such as:What are your motivations to join a team/organisation like theirs?What do you know about the company already?How would this role fit into your career goals and aspirations for the future?Plan ahead
You want to give the best first impression so it’s always worth planning ahead for:
- What you will wear – your recuiter will advise on the dress code for the interview, but if in doubt it’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed!
- Travel for a face-to-face– you ideally should arrive 10-15 minutes early to your appointment, so plan your route, check the building access, know where to park and factor in time for unexpected delays with traffic / public transport
- Virtual / Phone interviews – treat these with the same care as a face-to-face, and ensure you have good Wi-Fi / phone signal and have a quiet room to conduct this in
Highlight your experience
IT, tech and digital roles will often demand a certain level of experience and capabilities with different tech stacks and tools, so it’s a good idea to be prepared to discuss your relevant experience in the interview.
Revisit your CV
Clients will want to know more about your experience, and they may do a deep dive into your CV. We would always recommend going back through this to ensure that you are familiar and up to date with everything in there including your roles and responsibilities.
Prepare for technical questions
Always be prepared to have both technical and scenario-based questions thrown your way. This is so the interviewers are able to judge where you would fit into the team and your specific ways of working. For certain roles they may dive into your technical ability and your previous responsibilities.
Highlight your achievements
It’s always nice to have examples of how you have made an impact in your previous roles, especially when these achievements relate to the skills and capabilities the role you are interviewing for demands. Be prepared to highlight projects you have worked on (where you are able to disclose information of course) to help sell your abilities to the interviewer.
Questions you can ask
Don’t forget that you aren’t the only one who will be answering questions. You need to come prepared with questions to find out if this role and company are right for you.
