Be ready to talk about any aspect of your application – it might be a while since you crafted your application, so I recommend spending some time reviewing it in detail ahead of your interview. The interviewer could ask you about anything you’ve included in your application – your career journey to date, your essay responses, career goals, even your interests outside of work.

Make sure you’ve done your research – the interviewer will expect you to clearly articulate why you have applied to their school. This is a question you can very easily prepare for in advance. Is there something that really stands out to you about this programme? How do the strengths of the school align with your priorities and goals? It really helps if you have visited the school, attended their events (either online or in person) and spoken to some current students and alumni. This will enrich your interview responses, as well as demonstrate your motivation for choosing that school. 

Listen to the questions – address the question that has been asked, not the question you wanted the interviewer to ask. Ask for clarification if needed but avoid launching into a response that doesn’t really get to the heart of the question.

Get the basics right – make sure you’re in a quiet location for the interview, ideally with a relatively neutral background. Check your lighting, camera and audio in advance of the interview.

Finish on a high – at the end of the interview you’re likely to be given the opportunity to ask a question. Try to ask something insightful, that demonstrates your knowledge of the school and the programme.