It is important to come with a list of pre-prepared interview questions. Some of these might already be answered during the interview, so check these off as you go, to avoid asking the same question twice.

If there are two things worth spending extra time on in advance of the interview, it is behavioural interview questions and interview questions for the interviewer.

Behavioural interview questions are commonly used by managers to understand a candidate’s previous behaviour, as an indication of what their future behaviour might be like. While these questions can be tricky to answer, they also offer a great opportunity to demonstrate your skills. (See section on behavioural skills)

It is also worth spending time drawing up a list of interview questions to ask during the interview.  It is important that you use the interview as an opportunity to find out if the role is right for you (as well as the other way around). Asking questions during the interview also demonstrates your enthusiasm and preparedness for the role.

When it comes to an interview, you can never be too prepared. Spending time carefully considering your responses in advance will bring you several steps closer to securing that role.