Walk into your next interview prepared.

Read the role with a pencil in hand

Highlight the responsibilities and skills you can evidence. Identify any unfamiliar requirements so you can ask useful questions. Research the organization using its own website and credible public information.

Prepare a few specific examples

Choose situations that show the work you did, the decisions you made, and the result. Be clear about your own contribution. Use figures only when accurate and appropriate to share, and avoid revealing confidential employer information.

Make the practical arrangements

Confirm the time, location or video link, expected duration, and interviewer details. For an online call, check your audio and connection. Keep a copy of your CV and the role description nearby.

Ask about the work

Ask what the team needs in the first few months, how the role is supported, and what the next recruitment stage involves. An interview is also an opportunity to understand whether the position fits your priorities.

Follow up thoughtfully

If a next-step timeline was agreed, allow that time before asking for an update. Keep messages brief and professional. Sharing a CV or attending an interview does not guarantee an offer.