Interview prep

Walk in prepared, not rehearsed.

Practise real questions against a timer, run a five-question mock round, check your answers have structure and work through a checklist so nothing is left to chance.

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Timer and mock roundAnswers stay on your deviceGuidance, not predictions
Behavioural

Tell me about a time you found an error in a report.

SSituationSet the scene
TTaskYour responsibility
AActionWhat you did
RResultWhat changed

The practice studio

Choose a question, set a timer and write or say your answer. The checks look at structure and delivery only, not whether your story is good.

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Build a STAR story

Jot one real story in four short boxes. We join them into a first draft you can send to the answer box and tighten aloud.

Keep to one story you can tell in under two minutes. Most of the time should go on Action and Result.

Know the format

Each interview type rewards slightly different preparation.

Pay, notice period and other awkward questions

General guidance, not advice for your specific situation. You choose what to share and when.

“What are your expectations?”

Research typical ranges for the role and city first. Many people give a range and say it depends on the full scope of the role.

“What is your notice period?”

Be accurate. If it is negotiable with your employer, say so, but don’t promise what you haven’t checked.

“Why are you leaving?”

Keep it forward-looking: what you want next, not what was wrong with your last employer.

Your prep checklist

Tick items off as you go. Your progress is remembered on this device.

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Readiness is your own checklist, not a prediction.

Interview day, step by step

A simple rhythm to keep nerves in check.

The day before

Re-read the listing, rehearse your three stories aloud once and sleep well.

One hour before

Review your notes, not new material. Settle your setup and take a few slow breaths.

During

Pause before answering. Use STAR, ask your questions and note names and next steps.

Afterwards

Send a short thank-you within a day, update the tracker and add a follow-up task.

Questions, answered

Straight answers, no fine print. More on the FAQ page or contact us.

Does the STAR checker judge how good my answer is?

No. It looks for signs that each part (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is present. Whether your story is strong is for you and a human listener to judge.

Are my saved answers stored on your servers?

On this page they stay in your own browser only. Clear your browser data and they are gone.

Will these exact questions come up?

Possibly not. They are common patterns that help you prepare stories you can adapt, not predictions about any employer.

How should I answer questions about salary or notice period?

Give an honest notice period. For pay, many people research the range for the role and share a range rather than a single figure. You choose what to share and when.

Can I practise out loud?

Yes, and you should. Use the timer, answer aloud, then write down what you said. Speaking is a different skill from writing.

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