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Make sure to familiarise yourself with common interview questions, and research the employer again, think about yourself and your skills (TOP TIP: Review your CV or application form: think of how you can expand on any examples and skills and consider some alternatives. Which examples would be the best ones to highlight for the particular job?).
Consider questions to ask during the interview, practise your responses, plan your pre-interview routine, manage interview nerves, and maintain a professional attitude towards all potential colleagues (TOP TIP: Need to let off steam or sing for joy? Make sure you are a couple of streets away from the employer's office before you let go – you never know who is watching! The same is true for comments online.
After the interview!
The interviewer should inform you about when you will likely hear from them after the interview. If they don't, ask for an estimated timeframe. Large organisations with extensive graduate schemes might take months to provide an outcome. Smaller organisations are more likely to inform you within a few days or weeks.
If you secure the role, congratulations!
When it comes to snagging a graduate position, it's crucial to nail the interview preparation. That's why we recommend following these steps to properly get yourself ready for the interview and make a lasting impression on recruiters.
Example STARR response
Showcasing presentation skills - needs to be short and concise in a CV/application
(Situation and Task) -
"Whilst on placement I was asked to produce a presentation on the local plan for the area so that I could identify to the team areas to promote "
(Action)
"I spoke to my manager to ensure that I was looking at the correct plan and researched potential sites that could be promoted for different uses and why using the appropriate documentation such as the white paper and National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) the local and national policies such as..."
(Result & Reflect)
"The presentation went well and the team were able to progress with some of the sites."
Learn About the Different Interview Formats!
Learn About the Different Interview Formats!
Further Resources
Further Resources
If the thought of speaking in front of a mixed group of candidates and assessors fills you with dread, follow our pointers for a perfect presentation.
You may be invited to attend an assessment centre, particularly if you are applying for a job with a large employer. Invitations to an assessment centre usually follow on from a first successful interview, although this is not always the case.
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