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Preparing for interview

Preparation is key to a successful interview. Researching your new team or employer, preparing for questions, and practicing psychometric tests can all help contribute to a successful interview. The University's Careers Service offers a full guide to interview preparation.

Further guidance on preparing for Academic and Professional interviews at Universities is also available.

On the day of the interview make sure you know where you are going and how long it takes to get there. Give yourself time, emphasise your qualities and make your achievements clear.

Interview preparation

The Talent Development team offer workshops to practice your interview skills. Book yourself a place on an upcoming workshop!

Interview questions

Recruiters will use different types of questions to prompt candidates. Find out about possible questions on the job search website Glassdoor.

Psychometric tests

These are often used as part of the recruitment process. Find out about types of tests and how to prepare for them.

Nerves at interview

It’s normal to be nervous at interview click here for advice on how to deal with nerves.

Internal candidate advice

Being an internal interview candidate can be complicated by existing relationships. Advice is available when facing this situation:

Professional Service roles and Academic roles