Apprenticeship interview preparation tips
We have made this helpful guidance, to prepare for interviews for apprenticeships at the council.
Helpful tips for interview preparation:
- read your application to refresh what you’d put
- look at the Job Specification and think of potential questions. Make a note of them
- practise answering these questions
- give full answers, it’s your chance to sell yourself, but stick to the question. Tell the truth, don’t make it up
- learn from previous interview feedback if you have some
The Interview:
- if by Skype, log on early and have your mobile phone ready as a back-up
- if face to face, arrive early and dress smart
- Listen very carefully to the questions
- answer the questions fully and clearly
- don’t say “stuff like that” as it tells us nothing
- where possible, say what you did, why you did it and what you learned form it - give examples.
- seek feedback if unsuccessful
Remember:
- prepare before the interview
- practise some potential questions
- be early, whether it’s by Skype or face to face
- answer the questions as asked
- give full answers, where possible saying what you have done