How to Prepare for an Interview (Employer Edition)

Set your interviews up for success and make every hire count, without the agency fees.

Interviewing is where hiring decisions take shape, but many employers walk in unprepared. A structured, professional interview doesn’t just help you assess talent. It reflects your business and can be the difference between a great hire and a missed opportunity.

Here’s how to prepare properly (and how Better Job Adverts can help you get to this stage faster, smarter, and more affordably).

1. Start With the Right Applicants

Preparation starts long before the interview. It begins with who you invite.

That’s where Better Job Adverts comes in. We help you attract the right talent by:

• Writing high-performing, professional job adverts

• Posting across targeted job boards (CV-Library, Reed, TotalJobs, Indeed and more)

• Pre-screening applicants so you only speak to the most relevant people

  
  

Result? Less noise, fewer time-wasters, and more quality interviews.

2. Review the CVs with Purpose

Take 5–10 minutes before each interview to:

• Re-read the candidate's CV

• Compare their experience to the job ad

• Note key areas to explore (gaps, overlaps, standouts)

  
  

If you’ve used our CV pre-screening service, much of this legwork is already done. You’ll have candidate summaries, red flags, and clarifications up front — making your interview smoother and more insightful.

3. Structure the Interview Process

The best interviews are consistent and concise. Create a framework that helps you assess fairly:

• Welcome & company intro (2–3 mins)

• Role-specific questions

• Behavioural questions using the STAR method

• Candidate’s questions

• Next steps and close

Our clients love using our Interview Scheduling Support and Virtual Consultation Services to streamline this stage, especially when hiring at volume or for hard-to-fill roles.

4. Ask the Right Questions

Focus on insight over clichés. Swap “What’s your weakness?” for:

• “Tell me about a time you improved a process.”

• “How do you handle conflicting priorities?”

• “What motivates you in your day-to-day work?”

You’ll uncover how candidates think and whether they’ll thrive in your team.

5. Make a Great Impression

Today’s candidates are also interviewing you. Whether the interview is remote or in-person:

• Be punctual and focused

• Test your tech in advance (if remote)

• Be clear about timelines, salary bands, and expectations

  
  

Better Job Adverts supports your employer brand at every touchpoint, starting with a well-crafted job ad and ending with a seamless candidate experience. That’s how you impress top talent before they even step through the (virtual) door.

6. Stay in Control - Without the Agency Overhead

Recruitment agencies can charge 15–25% of the first year’s salary. But they don’t always offer control, transparency, or flexibility.

At Better Job Adverts, we put the power back in your hands:

• Fixed, affordable packages

• Transparent pricing

• Support without commission pressure

You hire. We help you do it better.

Want smarter interviews with stronger candidates - without the recruiter markup?👉 Explore our packages or get in touch to post your next role with Better Job Adverts.