Questions about the role
Tell me about yourself.
How to answer: Course, interests and one achievement.
What did you learn from organising an event?
How to answer: Planning and teamwork.
How do you handle deadlines?
How to answer: Plan early and break tasks.
Why this role?
How to answer: Skills you want to build.
What are your career goals?
How to answer: Short and realistic.
Common HR questions
Tell me about yourself.
How to answer: In about a minute: your current role or degree, 1 or 2 results that fit this job, and why you want it.
Why should we hire you?
How to answer: Match 3 of your strengths to the job post, for example Communication, Leadership and Teamwork, with proof.
What is your notice period?
How to answer: Give the exact period and whether early release is possible.
How to prepare
- Read the job post and list the skills it asks for.
- Prepare 3 short stories from your resume using the STAR method.
- Know the numbers on your resume and how you got them.
- Prepare 2 questions to ask the interviewer.
Skills interviewers often test
Frequently asked questions
What is asked in a college student interview?
Role questions about your skills and past work, plus HR questions such as "Tell me about yourself" and notice period. See the list above.
How should a fresher prepare?
List education, projects, clubs, volunteering and certifications.
What should I bring to the interview?
Copies of your resume, ID, certificates if asked, and a short list of questions for them.