Spot the Cue
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A job interview

Arriving, answering, asking, and ending well.

  1. 1

    Arriving

    A man in a light blue shirt speaks to a receptionist at an office front desk.

    Aim to arrive about 10 minutes early and tell the front desk who you’re meeting. A brief, friendly greeting (and a handshake if offered) starts things off.

  2. 2

    During

    A man in a light blue shirt sits across a meeting-room table answering a question from two interviewers who are listening.

    They’ll ask about your experience and interest. Short, specific answers with an example are strong, and it’s fine to pause and think.

    Good to know: Didn’t follow a question? Ask them to rephrase — better than guessing.

  3. 3

    Your questions

    A man in a light blue shirt asks a question of the two interviewers from across the meeting-room table.

    Near the end they’ll ask if you have questions. Have one or two ready about the role or team.

    💬 “What does a typical week look like in this role?”

  4. 4

    Ending

    A man in a light blue shirt shakes hands with an interviewer beside the meeting-room table as the other gathers papers.

    Thank them for their time and ask about next steps. A short thank-you email afterward is a nice touch.

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