Interview prep hub

STAR method

Situation – Task – Action – Result. UK competency interviews ask “Tell me about a time when…”. Prepare 8–10 stories (teamwork, conflict, failure, leadership, deadline, initiative) and quantify results.

UK CV format

• 2 pages maximum; no photo, date of birth, marital status or religion.
• Order: contact details → short profile → education/experience (reverse chronological) → skills → projects.
• Bullet points with outcomes and numbers; UK spelling.
• State your right to work clearly, e.g. “Graduate visa valid until [date] – no sponsorship needed until then”.

See also Prospects CV advice.

Right to work & share codes

Get a share code from View and prove your immigration status (eVisa). Employers check it via Prove your right to work.

Cover letters

One page: why this company, why this role, two evidence-based examples, and a short close. Tailor every letter.

Recommended books

• The STAR Interview — Misha Yurchenko
• Why You? 101 Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again — James Reed
• The Interview Book — James Innes
• Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions — Martin John Yate
• What Color Is Your Parachute? — Richard N. Bolles
• The CV Book — James Innes
• Brilliant Answers to Tough Interview Questions — Susan Hodgson
• Never Split the Difference (salary negotiation) — Chris Voss