Preparation for the Interview

Key tips for success

Prepare to tell the recruiter why you want to work within their organisation. What makes it differ from others in its sector and how do you fit their ethos?
Think in detail about how your experience to date equips you to do the job. Use examples from a range of experiences such as University life, work experience and volunteering/ Use the CARE model to help you articulate how your skills match the person specification.
Be prepared to expand on everything that you mentioned in your original application.
Research the organisation thoroughly, go beyond their own website if possible. Read relevant news stories and press releases, consult business databases and where possible actively network with company representatives, perhaps use LinkedIn
Follow the organisation on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter for recent news.

It can be helpful to practice your interview technique.

As a Warwick graduate, you can still access all of SCS services including face-to-face mock interviews – please book your appointment with Careers Guidance team (graduate myAdvantage login required: see here for details of how to register for a graduate login if you don't have one already). On the day, you will need to print and bring along a hard copy of your application and the job description.

Skype or telephone mock interviews are available by booking similar appointment with the Careers Guidance Team. Important: you must email careers@warwick.ac.uk to advise that your appointment (state time and day) will be via Skype or telephone, and attach a copy of your application and the job description. This will enable the set-up of appropriate facilities for the mock interview appointment, which may not happen otherwise.

Warwick Graduate Internships Programme

Warwick Graduate Internships Programme

2. WGI Shortlisting & Interview

Confirm copying

Restore backup