20 Common UK Interview Questions and How to Prepare for Them
Updated: 2 days ago
While every job is different, many interviews draw from the same core set of questions. If you can answer these confidently, you will be ready for the majority of conversations.
About you and your motivation
Tell me about yourself.
Why do you want this job?
Why do you want to work for us?
What are your strengths?
What is your biggest weakness?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
About your experience
Tell me about your current or most recent role.
What achievement are you most proud of?
Tell me about a time you made a mistake.
Describe a time you worked under pressure.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a colleague or manager.
About the role and fit
What do you know about our organisation?
How would you handle your first 90 days?
How do you prioritise a heavy workload?
How do you handle feedback?
What would your colleagues say about you?
Closing questions
Why should we hire you?
What are your salary expectations?
When could you start?
Do you have any questions for us?
Is there anything you would like to add?
How to prepare
Write bullet-point answers rather than scripts, practise out loud, and tie each answer back to the job description. Role-specific questions are where candidates are most often caught out, so practise those too.
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