Interview support

Careers Network has a range of interview services and resources to ensure you receive the support you need including our interview preparation platform.

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Take the following steps to ensure you receive the right support at the right time:

1. Interview support

Access our range of support on Careers Connect, including advice, workshops, videos and practise interviews. Keep track of your progress on your account to prepare for your interview.

2. Attend a workshop on interviews or watch online

Come along to our 30 minute interviews session to find out how to prepare, top tips when answering interview questions and what to keep in mind on the day itself.

Interview workshop listing

Workshop recordings

You can also watch recordings of our Top Tips for Interview Success workshops (coming soon).

3. Use our practice interview platform -  Graduate First

By partnering with Graduates First you can receive unlimited free access to 150+ assessments and tools which are used by over 12,000 of the world’s top employers today. Please note that you do not need to pay for any of the tests.

For access, simply follow these steps

  1. Navigate to the University of Birmingham Assessments Portal
  2. Select to register to create your account on the Graduates First (GF) platform.
  3. Make sure to use your University of Birmingham credentials to login. Once logged in you will not need to pay for any of the services or tests.
  4. Once you’re into the portal, you will arrive at the Home Dashboard where you can filter assessments and access employer guides. View assessments on the left-hand panel.
  5. Use the 'My Learning' tab videos to learn more about each assessment.

GF assessments provide details and personalised feedback with step-by-step solutions, answers, and normed scores. You can monitor your performance using our tracking charts, access reports at all times, and even print them in pdf or share your video interview with someone for feedback that will automatically update in your profile.

For any questions or technical support 24/7, email Graduates First at enquiry@graduatesfirst.com.

4. Book a practice interview

If you have a confirmed interview or assessment centre coming up, you may be eligible for a practice interview with one of our careers advisers to help you prepare (subject to availability and with sufficient notice).

We can tailor the practice interview to the opportunity you are applying for.

You can book a practice interview through Careers Connect, and select Practice Interview from the options.

Postgraduate Researchers

If you are a Postgraduate Researcher, please email careersenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk to arrange a practice interview.

5. Email your interview queries

If you have any questions about the interview process or interview technique, you are welcome to email Careers Network: careersenquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk

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