Interspeak

12 articles · Interview insights

Insights for
better interviews.

Guides, strategies, and mindset shifts to help you walk into every interview with confidence — and walk out with an offer.

How to prepare for a technical interview in 48 hours

How to prepare for a technical interview in 48 hours

A step-by-step guide to optimising your study plan, mock practice, and mindset before the big day.

Preparation
5 min read
The 5 behavioural questions that scare everyone (and how to answer them)

The 5 behavioural questions that scare everyone (and how to answer them)

Weaknesses, conflicts, past mistakes — why recruiters ask them and how to turn them into strengths.

Soft Skills
7 min read
Mock interview vs real interview: what actually changes

Mock interview vs real interview: what actually changes

Pressure, timing, social dynamics. What practice can replicate — and where you need to prepare differently.

Strategy
4 min read
How to manage anxiety before (and during) an interview

How to manage anxiety before (and during) an interview

Breathing techniques, cognitive reframing, and pre-interview routines used by top performers to stay calm under pressure.

Mindset
6 min read
How to negotiate your salary after a job offer

How to negotiate your salary after a job offer

Most candidates accept the first number offered. Here's how to counter professionally and land a better package.

Career
8 min read
The STAR method: answering situational questions like a pro

The STAR method: answering situational questions like a pro

Situation, Task, Action, Result — how to structure your answers so every story lands with clarity and impact.

Preparation
5 min read
Active listening in interviews: why it matters more than you think

Active listening in interviews: why it matters more than you think

Interviewers can tell if you're really listening. These subtle cues and response patterns show you're fully engaged.

Soft Skills
4 min read
Remote interviews: technical setup, eye contact, and first impressions

Remote interviews: technical setup, eye contact, and first impressions

Camera angle, lighting, internet stability, background — how to project confidence through a screen.

Strategy
6 min read
Should you apply for a job you're underqualified for?

Should you apply for a job you're underqualified for?

The 70% rule, how hiring managers actually read requirements, and when a bold application pays off.

Career
5 min read
Rejection is data: how to learn from every failed interview

Rejection is data: how to learn from every failed interview

How to debrief objectively, identify patterns, and convert rejection into an accelerated learning loop.

Mindset
7 min read
Research the company before your interview: a framework

Research the company before your interview: a framework

What to look for, how deep to go, and how to weave company knowledge naturally into your answers.

Preparation
6 min read
Storytelling in interviews: make your experience unforgettable

Storytelling in interviews: make your experience unforgettable

Data gets forgotten. Stories stick. A guide to crafting narratives that turn your CV into a conversation.

Soft Skills
8 min read