Interview Guides — Prepare, Rehearse, Convert
Interviews reward rehearsal. Use these guides to build a small set of strong stories, practise them out loud and turn final rounds into offers.
Quick checklist
- Build six STAR stories that cover success, failure, conflict and leadership
- Rehearse out loud and cut every answer to under two minutes
- Prepare five questions about team priorities and success measures
- Send a specific thank-you note within 24 hours
Guides in this hub
Job Interview Preparation: A 7-Day Plan That Works
A day-by-day interview preparation plan covering research, story building, the STAR method, technical rehearsal, questions to ask and follow-up.
7 min readInterviewsBehavioural Interview Questions: The STAR Answers That Win Offers
The 20 behavioural interview questions employers actually ask, the STAR structure that answers them, and how to build six stories that cover almost any prompt.
9 min readInterviewsThe Recruiter Phone Screen: How to Pass the First 20 Minutes
What recruiters screen for on the first call, how to answer the salary question, the questions to ask back, and the follow-up that moves you to the next round.
7 min readGraduate CareersHow to Get Your First Job After University (Without Experience)
A graduate job search plan: choosing target roles, turning coursework and internships into evidence, beating experience requirements and preparing for assessment centres.
8 min readFrequently asked questions
How do I answer "tell me about yourself"?
Use a 90-second arc: current role and scope, two relevant achievements, and why this specific role is your logical next step.
What if I don't meet every requirement?
Address it once, briefly and honestly: name the gap, show the closest adjacent experience, and describe how quickly you have learned similar things before.
How many stories do I really need?
Six well-rehearsed stories cover the overwhelming majority of behavioural prompts. Adding more usually reduces how well you tell each one.
Can I reuse a story for two questions?
Yes, within the same interview if you emphasise different aspects — but avoid using the same story three times in one conversation.
How long is a typical phone screen?
Fifteen to thirty minutes. If it runs long, that is usually a good sign.
Should I take the call from anywhere?
Take it somewhere quiet with reliable signal, with your resume and the job description in front of you. Rescheduling is better than a broken call.