Video interviews
- Test your camera, mic and internet 30 minutes early
- Sit facing a window, with a plain background
- Look at the camera, not the screen, when you speak
Tools Interview Preparation
Interview Preparation
Walk into your next interview prepared and confident.
Practise the questions Nigerian employers ask most, learn how to structure strong answers, and rehearse out loud with a timer before the big day.
- 30+Common questions
- STARAnswer method
- 2 minTimed practice
Offer receivedafter 3 practice sessions
How it works
Three steps to a stronger interview
- 1
Learn the structure
Use the STAR method so every answer has a clear situation, action and result.
- 2
Practise real questions
Filter the question bank by category and level, then read what interviewers are looking for.
- 3
Rehearse with a timer
Answer out loud in under two minutes and check yourself against a short review list.
Question bank
Common interview questions and model answers
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The STAR method
Answer any “tell me about a time” question
Behavioural questions ask for proof. STAR keeps your story short, specific and focused on what you did.
SSituationSet the scene in one or two sentences.
TTaskExplain what you were responsible for.
AActionDescribe the steps you personally took.
RResultShare the outcome, with a number if you can.
Example: “Our month-end close took nine days (S). I was asked to speed it up (T). I built a reconciliation checklist and automated two reports in Excel (A). We now close in six days (R).”
Practice mode
Rehearse out loud against the clock
Pick a question, press start, and answer as if the interviewer is in front of you.
After you answer, check yourself
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Interview formats
Know what to expect
Panel interviews
- Note each panellist's name and role at the start
- Answer the person who asked, then include the others
- Expect technical and HR questions in the same sitting
In-person interviews
- Plan your route for Lagos or Abuja traffic and arrive 15 minutes early
- Bring printed copies of your CV and certificates
- A firm handshake and eye contact set the tone
Your checklist
Before, during and after
Questions to ask them
End with good questions
Asking thoughtful questions shows interest. Tap one to copy it.
Frequently asked questions
How long should my answers be?
Aim for one to two minutes for most answers. “Tell me about yourself” should be about 90 seconds. Stop when you have shared the result.
How do I answer salary expectation questions?
Research the typical range for the role and city first. Give a range rather than a single figure, and say you are open to discussing the full package.
What should I wear?
Dress one level above the company's everyday style. For banks, consulting and oil & gas, a suit is safest. For tech and start-ups, smart casual is usually fine.
What if I don't know the answer to a question?
Take a moment, be honest, and explain how you would find the answer or approach the problem. Interviewers value clear thinking over guessing.
Next step
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