Preparing for an interview
Boost your chances of interview success with our comprehensive job interview preparation guide. With advice on how to answer tricky questions such as ‘why do you want this job?‘ or similarly tough career goal questions – you’ll find out everything you need to know about preparing for a job interview.
And, because things don’t always run smoothly, we’ve even outlined five good reasons to cancel a job interview, as well as tips on how to cancel it.
Team leader interview questions
Looking to take the next step in your career? Here are five frequently asked team leader interview questions (and how to answer them).
Retail interview questions
Looking for a role in retail? Here’s how to put yourself in the shop window and nail the interview process.
Manager interview questions and answers
Want to step up in your career? Here are ten of our favourite manager interview questions, and our advice on how to answer them.
Receptionist interview questions
Want to make a great first impression? Here are five interview questions you may be asked as a receptionist, and tips on how to answer them.
How to deal with job interview stress
Here are some of the best ways to battle job interview nerves and make sure you stay confident, calm and collected on the big day.
How to answer: What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned during the last year?
It’s safe to say that we’ve all learned a lot over the last year. But how do you cover it all during an interview? Here’s our advice.
How to: Prepare for an interview
When it comes to an interview, you can never be too prepared. If you’re invited to a face-to-face interview – here are our top tips on how to prepare:
Remote working interview questions
Not sure how to prove you’d be great at remote working? To help you with your interview preparation, here are five of the most common remote interview questions – and our advice on how to answer them:
IT interview questions
When it comes to IT interviews, preparation is key. To make sure you’re not caught off guard, here are five of the most common IT interview questions that you should prepare for:
Engineering interview questions
Not sure what you’ll be asked at an engineering interview? Here are five of the most common engineering interview questions you should be prepared for:
Behavioural interview questions
When it comes to an interview, you always need to be on your best behaviour. To help inspire you, here are five of our favourite behavioural questions courtesy of James Reed’s bestselling book, ‘Why You: 101 Interview Questions You’ll Never Fear Again’, and our advice on how to answer them:
Six types of interviewers that you need to know
As difficult as it can be to believe,interviewers are actually human. To help you get to grips with some of their styles, here are six common types of interviewers which you could encounter.
What to wear for an interview
Not sure what to wear on the big day? Here’s our five-step plan for success, plus two outfits that will help you nail (almost) every interview:
Four secrets your interviewers aren’t telling you
It’s never easy to second-guess what an interviewer really wants. The good news is, you don’t have to. Here are four secrets that’ll help you understand your prospective employer’s needs, courtesy of James Reed’s bestselling book, ‘Why You: 101 Interview Questions You’ll Never Fear Again’ :
Five career goal questions, and how to answer them
Where are you currently in your career, and where do you want to go next? Here are five our favourite career goal questions courtesy of James Reed’s bestselling book, ‘Why You: 101 Interview Questions You’ll Never Fear Again’,
12 things you should never do at an interview
How can you ensure that you have an embarrassment free interview experience? Here are 12 things all interviewees hope they don’t do on the big day, and how to avoid them:
Eight myths about CVs
Struggling to tell the difference between CV fact and CV fiction? Here are eight myths you should avoid when writing your CV
Interview outfits: Four ways to make the perfect first impression
To help you pass the crucial ‘first 30 seconds test’, we spoke to Mark Solomon, co-founder of lovethesales.com, for his top tips on how to nail your job interview outfit:
Pre-interview checklist
The first rule of job interview preparation? There’s no such thing as too much job interview preparation…
What to wear to an interview: bloggers’ top tips
To help answer the age old question of what to wear, we’ve asked some of the UK’s top fashion bloggers what makes the perfect job interview outfit:
Triple your chances of getting a job you love
When it comes to finding a new job, we all want to stand out from the crowd. But what does it actually take to get and keep the job we really want?
Top 5 – Job interview songs (Eurovision special)
We’ve already given you our list of the best songs to listen to on the way to an interview, but to help you learn to embrace your inner ABBA, here’s our Eurovision special…
Top 5 – Job Interview Songs
Music plays a big part in helping us focus, sharpening the mind and giving us the edge to succeed.
What not to do at interview
Inappropriate dress and turning up late. Two things to avoid on a date and two things you should definitely steer clear of in a job interview.
FAQs
How can we help you prepare for an interview?
We’ll help you learn how to prepare for an interview – from knowing how to research a company, through to picking the right outfit. We also have advice on how to answer the most common interview questions, so you won’t be caught off guard if any curveballs come up.
What should you wear to an interview?
When picking what to wear for an interview, always aim for an outfit that matches the company you’re interviewing with. If you’re still not sure, stick to something professional – but comfortable. We also have interview outfit tips from some of the UK’s top fashion bloggers, which might help inspire you.
What are the most common interview questions?
Some of the most common interview questions include: ‘why do you want this job?’, ‘what are your strengths?’, and ‘what salary are you looking for?’ However, there are many different types of interview question, so we recommend doing as much research as you can before the big day.
How many types of interview are there?
There are many different types of interview you could attend – from the classic face-to-face interview, through to telephone, video and group interviews. On reed.co.uk we’ve got lots of helpful advice on how to prepare for each type, including our top tips and guidance on what not to do.