No matter how prepared you are for an interview, there are some questions that practically blow you right out of orbit if you are not careful. If this happens, you not only ruin your chances of getting the job, but it can also affect your whole self-esteem when you try to apply for other UK jobs. Whilst it might not be possible to predict every possible question, you can nonetheless use the list of questions that are presented below as a starting point to know where the attack will be made in the interview.
Question: Why are you interested in this job?
Answer: The natural tendency for some people is to mention the monetary compensation. However, never answer the question above stating that in comparison to other UK jobs that the company is offering a more attractive salary. The best answers to this question would be: "after looking at the job post and analysing my own personal goals and desired career path I strongly believe that a role in the company would be mutually beneficial for both sides."
Question: Why did you leave your last job?
Answer: This can be a very difficult question to answer if you did not leave your last job on the best terms with other employees and especially your boss. If you have been frequently changing jobs in the UK, then you will send up the red light to the interviewer. However, be positive, honest and articulate in your answer. The best answers to this question would be: "after spending XX months/years in YY Company, I came to the conclusion that I was not growing as a professional or that the company was not contributing to my professional development. I strongly believe that having spent YY months/years in YY company that the time had arrived for me to be professionally fulfilled in another company."
Question: What would your boss or colleagues say about you if they were here right now?
Answer: Do not just say they would say "something good'' and leave your answer hanging. The best answer to this question for someone that has been a real team player in the past would be: "As in any formal business setting, interactions on a daily basis can vary depending on the given situation. However, as a team player I was always present to provide support when needed and work for the common good of the company, so I can only imagine that they would have positive remarks to make on my behalf."
If you were not a team player and proved to a be real pain, then the best answer to the question above would be: "My interaction with my past colleagues and boss provided a foundation on which all could mature to be better professionals, so I am sure that in the same way I would say that they have matured they would equally share the same view to say that I have matured as a professional since they last saw me."
Question: Why do you think you should get the job over other candidates that are looking for UK jobs?
Answer: I am sure that I along with many other candidates that are looking for UK jobs have the qualification and expertise that you are looking for. My eventual ranking above them will be based on what your company is looking for and not so much on how highly I think of myself as a candidate (though I do believe I am a strong candidate for the job).