Eight steps to graduate interview success

An invitation to an interview means you’re well on your way to securing yourself a graduate job. But selling your skills face to face or on the phone is very different from selling your skills on paper. We’ll show you how to think on your feet and prepare for all eventualities.

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Selection methods used by graduate recruiters: at a glance

Graduate employers use a range of methods in the recruitment selection process. Take a look at our guide to what you might face and get some quick tips.

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Truth or lies: can recruiters read between the lines of exaggeration?

In a competitive job market you want to give yourself every chance, so what's a little white lie if it boosts your prospects? Quite a lot if you get found out. Recruiters know if you're being straight up in CVs and interviews. Here's how...

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How to perfect your personal pitch

Knowing how to pitch your achievements and career goals at interviews and assessment centres is crucial to landing you a graduate job. Read on to find out how to sell your skills with panache.

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Finishing touches for extra interview appeal

Neat freaks and über-organised candidates give themselves an advantage with graduate employers. They are unruffled in the interview hot seat. Follow their example. Be prepared, have everything at your fingertips and you too can have extra appeal in the interview room.

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Why us? Tricky interview questions about the employer

Graduate employers want to find out what you know about them. Use our sample questions to guide your employer research so you're ready for that old chestnut of an interview question: what do you know about us?

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Why this job? Tricky interview questions about the job

Telling a graduate interviewer what interests you about the job they are offering is harder than it sounds. Take a look at our example questions to get an idea of the things you might be asked and how to respond.

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Competence-based interviews

Find out what to expect from this type of graduate job interview, which focuses on whether you can show you have the competences or skills to match an organisation's selection criteria.

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Telephone interviews made easy

Use our checklist to tackle your phone interview with confidence and get through to the next stage of the application process for your graduate job.

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Panel interviews: how to face more than one interviewer

Occasionally you will push open the door to discover two or more people waiting to interview you. Don’t panic! Here are our top tips for when you're facing several interviewers.

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How can I deal with job interview nerves?

A graduate job interview, like a visit to the dentist or a final exam, can fill the most confident of us with dread and anxiety. But don’t panic. A few simple techniques, good preparation and some positive thinking can do wonders to reduce your stress levels and help you shine.

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Body talk: the right moves for graduate job interviews

How you act in an interview is important – it's part of the package. Practise some body language techniques today so that you stay cool in the graduate interview hot seat.

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Don’t be shy: ways to boost your interview confidence

Being shy doesn’t mean you should be discouraged when it comes to interviews. By being prepared and making the most of your skills, leaving university and landing your first graduate job can be made much less fraught.

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What not to wear: dress for success at your graduate job interviews

You want graduate recruiters to remember you, not your clothes, so find out what to wear to boost your confidence and create a professional impression at interview.

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Getting to your interview on time

Forward planning is essential if you’re going to arrive fresh as a daisy and ready to wow interviewers. Follow our advice on how to plan ahead for a stress-free journey.

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Make the best first impression with graduate recruiters

Handshake, smile, eye contact - check! You don’t need to be told that the impression you give in the first few minutes of the interview is of critical importance. Find out how to leave a lasting impression right from the start.

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Technical interviews: the basics

For some career sectors you may be invited to a technical interview, which will be used to assess specialist skills.

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