FREE College and University Interview Tips Guide | 16+ Learners

A free, ready to use College and University Interview Tips Guide for 16+ learners preparing for college, sixth form, university, apprenticeship or progression interviews.

This learner friendly resource helps students understand how to prepare, present themselves professionally, discuss grades confidently, answer questions using the STAR method, and ask suitable questions at the end of an interview.

Included:

• Interview dos and don’ts
• 24 hour interview preparation checklist
• Guidance on presenting grades and predicted grades
• STAR method support for skills based questions
• Common interview question types
• Questions learners can ask interviewers
• Questions learners should avoid
• Mini mock interview activity
• Retrieval quiz and exit ticket
• Careers team signposting and next steps

This resource is ideal for tutorials, careers weeks, progression lessons, interview preparation sessions, induction, school liaison, Year 11 transition and 16+ learner support.

It is designed to help learners feel calmer, clearer and more confident before interviews, while reminding them to speak to their college careers team for personalised advice and support.

Created by FETravelCareResources as a free resource to support learners with interview confidence and progression planning.