General / Any Role

Graduate & Entry-Level Screen

For students, interns and recent graduates with limited work history. Learn to draw on studies, projects, volunteering and part-time jobs.

5 questions · about 14 minutes

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The 5 questions

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1.
Walk me through your background and what led you to apply for this role.
What the interviewer looks for: Coherent story connecting studies and experiences to this job.
Self-presentation · 30s to prepare · 1 min, 30 secs to answer · 1 retake
2.
Tell me about a project, at university or elsewhere, that you're most proud of.
What the interviewer looks for: Can describe their own contribution and impact clearly.
Achievement · 30s to prepare · 2 mins to answer · 1 retake
3.
Describe a time you worked in a team that wasn't functioning well. What did you do?
What the interviewer looks for: Takes constructive action rather than passively complaining.
Teamwork · 30s to prepare · 2 mins to answer · 1 retake
4.
Tell me about a time you had to learn something new very quickly.
What the interviewer looks for: Shows a method for learning and evidence they applied it.
Learning agility · 30s to prepare · 2 mins to answer · 1 retake
5.
What do you know about our company, and why do you want to start your career here?
What the interviewer looks for: Has done research and gives specific reasons.
Motivation · 30s to prepare · 1 min, 30 secs to answer · 1 retake

Part-time jobs, societies, sports teams and volunteering all count as experience - use them.
Show potential: curiosity, coachability and how fast you learn matter more than a long CV.
Research one recent piece of company news or a product to mention in your 'why us' answer.
Avoid apologising for lack of experience; focus on what you've done and can bring.

Lead with the answer
Reviewers often watch the first few seconds before deciding to keep going. Answer the question first, then explain.
Use a structure
For "tell me about a time" questions, walk through the Situation, your Task, the Action you took and the Result.