Job interview checklist

Understand the role0/5

• 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 answers0/7

• 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 details0/5

• 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 before0/6

• 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 interview0/7

• 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

Afterwards0/5

• 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