# Job interview checklist

Prepare for an in-person or video job interview: research the role, practise examples, check the details and plan your follow-up.

## Understand the role

- [ ] Save the job description and the application you submitted
- [ ] Match the main requirements to examples from your work, study or volunteering
- [ ] Read the employer's website to understand its products, services and customers
- [ ] Look up the interviewers' roles if their names have been shared
- [ ] Write down why you want this role and what you could contribute

## Prepare your answers

- [ ] Practise a short introduction covering your relevant experience and interest in the role
- [ ] Choose examples of solving a problem, working with others and learning from a mistake
- [ ] For each example, note the situation, your task, what you did and the result
- [ ] Prepare to explain any career changes or gaps honestly and briefly
- [ ] Review the skills or work samples relevant to any announced assessment
- [ ] Rehearse your answers aloud with a friend or record a practice round
- [ ] Prepare questions about the role, team, priorities and recruitment process

## Confirm the practical details

- [ ] Check the date, time, time zone, interview format and expected duration
- [ ] Confirm the address or video meeting link
- [ ] Save the recruiter's contact details in case you are delayed or cannot connect
- [ ] Request any accessibility adjustments you need ahead of time
- [ ] Check whether you must bring identification, documents or a portfolio

## The day before

- [ ] Choose clean, comfortable clothes appropriate for the workplace
- [ ] Pack a copy of your application, notes, a pen and any requested documents
- [ ] Plan the journey, parking or public transport with time for delays
- [ ] For a video interview, test the meeting software, camera, microphone and internet
- [ ] Choose a quiet video interview space with light in front of you
- [ ] Charge your phone and laptop

## Before and during the interview

- [ ] Arrive at the venue around 10 to 15 minutes early, or join the call a few minutes early
- [ ] Silence notifications and close unrelated applications
- [ ] Keep water nearby
- [ ] Listen to the full question and ask for clarification when needed
- [ ] Explain your own contribution when describing team achievements
- [ ] Ask your prepared questions that have not already been answered
- [ ] Confirm the next steps and expected response date

## Afterwards

- [ ] Note the questions asked and any details you want to remember
- [ ] Send any materials or information you promised
- [ ] Send a brief thank-you message if appropriate for the employer's process
- [ ] Follow up politely if the agreed response date passes
- [ ] Write down one thing to improve for your next interview