Types of interviews — Interview skills for students

Tip

Know what they look for — “admission = fit, scholarship = need and commitment, job = reliability”

1. Admission interview: “Why this college?”, “Why this course?”, “Which subjects did you enjoy?” — they look for interest and fit.
2. Scholarship interview: “How will this help your studies?”, “Why do you need support?” — they look for need, plans and commitment.
3. Job or internship interview: “When can you start?”, “Are you free for shifts?”, “How would you handle an angry customer?” — they look for reliability. In a panel, answer the asker and glance at all.

Use it for: Before college and school admission interviews, scholarship panels, internships and part-time job interviews.

Worked example: 🎓 Which interview would usually ask this? “How will this scholarship help your studies?” → a scholarship interview

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, type the answer and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

🏁 Lesson 9 test

20 questions. Check each answer, then go to the next one. Get 16 or more right to pass.

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🖨️ Interview Skills Worksheet: Types of Interviews

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)