Once you’ve had your interview confirmed, you only get one opportunity to make a good first impression. Make sure you’re prepared for the apprenticeship interview
There are few things more stressful than a job interview. Luckily, there’s no need to worry about it, if you prepare, prepare, prepare!
Research
Do your homework: Fail to plan, and you plan to fail. You are certain to be asked specific questions about the company, so make sure you’ve done your homework. You can find useful information on their company website, look for details about the company culture, their mission and values. You could also speak to someone who already works there, or look up the company online. Also take a look at the latest developments in the industry so you can talk with confidence.
Prepare your answers: You can’t predict what questions you’ll be asked, but you can plan general answers that can be narrowed down on the day. Common questions include: What are your goals? Why do you want the job? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Why should they hire you? The less you have to improvise, the better, so practise potential questions and answers on your own or with a parent or teacher.
The interview: Interviews vary depending on the employer. Remote interviews (either over the phon