General tips
- Listen carefully to the question before you answer
- Take a short pause before you reply
- Be honest but strategic about your strengths
- Avoid sounding rehearsed
- Use concrete examples and stories
The 15 interview questions
- Tell me about yourself – focus on relevant experience
- Why are you applying? – show motivation and an understanding of the role
- What do you know about us? – show research beyond the basics on the website
- What are your strengths? – pick 2–3 relevant ones, with examples
- What are your weaknesses? – show self-awareness and what you are working on
- Describe a time you solved a problem – use the STAR method
- How do you handle stress? – give real examples
- How do you work in a team? – highlight collaboration and communication
- How do you prioritise tasks? – talk about how you organise your work
- What motivates you? – connect your motivation to the responsibilities of the job
- How do you take feedback? – show openness to constructive criticism
- Why did you leave your last job? – keep the tone positive
- How do you handle conflict? – show you can resolve things constructively
- Where do you see yourself in five years? – show ambition and direction
- Do you have any questions for us? – ask substantial questions about the team and development
