Mastering your interview

Spinnaker are dedicated to providing the best service for candidates and want to offer the best advice possible to help you through your job-seeking journey.

The face of interviews has changed immensely over the past few years. Especially post-covid and the rise in online interviews. With this in mind, we have put together some top tips for the three different types of interviews that you might experience; the phone interview, the online interview and an in-person interview. You may also be faced with an assessment or task-based interview, where you’ll need to demonstrate specific skills or problem-solving abilities relevant to the role.

Each interview type requires a unique approach, so understanding what’s expected and how to prepare can make a big difference in showcasing your strengths effectively. Our guide will walk you through essential tips and strategies to help you succeed in each format, so you can approach your next interview with confidence.

Although there is interview-specific advice depending on which of the three you may encounter, there is standard interview advice that applies for all three:

After the Interview

• Follow up with your Recruitment Consultant: When you have finished your interview, give your consultant a call. Let them know how it went and provide your feedback. This can then be relayed to the client if necessary. This will also be where you and your recruiter discuss what next steps may be and where the process will go.
• Follow up with an email: This is a lovely touch and creates a positive impression with the interviewer. Thank your interviewers for their time and follow up with any information they may have requested. This also gives you a chance to perhaps ask anything you may have forgotten in the interview as this can happen.
• Ask for feedback: Whether this be good or bad, and whether you are successful or not, feedback is always good, so always ask your Recruitment Consultant for feedback. Even if you are unsuccessful, interviews are great practice, and you can walk away knowing how to improve your chances for next time

Some final words!

Interviews are of course a nerve-wracking thing. But with plenty of preparation, you will be a pro in no time! Remember, this is their first impression of you. Be yourself always and blow them away!

If you are looking for advice before your next interview, our recruiters are always on hand to help you with what to expect, what the company may ask, how to get there or what to research and prepare for.