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Your interview is designed to be supportive, but preparation will help you communicate your experiences clearly and make the most of the opportunity.

Review the assessment criteria

The panel will consider:

• Evidence of skills development through responses to behavioural interview questions: Do your examples show how you developed and demonstrated capabilities?
• Application of Skills to Work Environment: Can you explain how your learning will support you in your future field of work?
• Etiquette: Are you prepared, punctual, respectful and engaged?
• Overall Demonstration of Interview Skills: Can you communicate genuine, relevant and logically structured responses?

You are not being assessed on having a particular personality or communication style. The panel is interested in the quality of your examples, reflection and learning.

Prepare several examples

Review your Employability Award activities and identify several experiences you could discuss. These might come from:

• work experience
• volunteering
• supplementary activities
• clubs and societies
• mentoring
• research, internships or projects
• leadership or community involvement
• any other relevant experiences.

Choose examples that help you demonstrate different capabilities. For each experience, consider:

• What was the situation?
• What were you responsible for?
• What specific actions did you take?
• What happened as a result?
• What did this experience help you develop?
• How could you apply this learning in future work?

Your examples do not need to describe a perfect outcome. Experiences involving challenges, mistakes or unexpected results can provide strong evidence when you explain how you approached and overcame the situation and how you would move forward in the future.

Practice your introduction

Prepare a brief response that explains:

• what you are studying
• your interests or future field of work
• the experiences or strengths you could bring to a future role.

Aim for a natural introduction rather than memorising a script.

Practise aloud

Practising aloud can help you organise your thoughts and identify where more detail is needed. Ask another person to listen, record yourself or use the interview resources available through My Career Adviser (MCA).

Focus on remembering the key points of each example rather than memorising complete answers. This will help your responses sound genuine and allow you to adapt to the question.

If attending virtually, prepare your interview space

Before a virtual interview:

• confirm the meeting link, time and time zone
• test your camera, microphone and internet connection
• choose a quiet and private location where possible
• position your device on a stable surface
• have your notes and a glass of water nearby
• close unnecessary programs and silence notifications
• join the meeting approximately five minutes early.

Brief notes are welcome, but avoid reading complete answers from a script.

If you require reasonable adjustments or have concerns about accessing the interview, contact the Employability Award team before your appointment.