The Interview Playbook — Complete Interview Prep Guide | STAR Technique | Salary Negotiation | Competency Questions | Remote Interview Setup | Instant Download

A complete, recruiter-built interview preparation guide. 14 sections covering every question, framework, and scenario — from CV checklist to post-interview follow-up email. Built for the market right now.

The job market is hard right now. And the gap between a good candidate and a hired one isn't always talent — it's preparation.

This playbook was built by a recruiter who has spent years on the other side of the table. It covers everything most candidates don't know — and everything the ones who get offers always do.

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WHAT'S INSIDE

01 · Know your room — the stakeholder map

Understand who is interviewing you and what each person is actually looking for before you prepare a single answer.

02 · CV checklist & ATS optimisation

Make sure your CV is seen by human eyes — not filtered out by automated systems before a recruiter reads it.

03 · Tell me about yourself — the framework

The Present → Past → Future method. How to open an interview with confidence instead of reading your CV out loud.

04 · Competency-based questions decoded

The six most common competencies tested and exactly what the interviewer is listening for in each answer.

05 · The STAR technique — done right

The framework every interviewer wants you to use. How to structure answers that land — and the mistake 80% of candidates make.

06 · Strengths & weaknesses

How to answer honestly without disqualifying yourself. What self-awareness actually looks like in an interview.

07 · Salary expectations — hold your number

Scripts for every salary scenario. How to respond when they push for a number before you're ready.

08 · Reasons for leaving & CV gaps

How to frame your history without red flags — whatever the reason for leaving or the gap on your CV.

09 · AI mock interview prep

Which AI tools to use, and a ready-to-use prompt that generates a full mock interview tailored to your specific role and JD.

10 · How to present yourself — in-person & remote

Arrival timing, what to wear, the water tip, camera setup, lighting, eye contact on video — every detail that signals you're prepared.

11 · Pitch, tone & speech

Pace, filler words, eye contact, the energy you walk in with. The delivery behind the words.

12 · After the interview

The follow-up email template. What to send, when to send it, and what makes it actually get noticed.

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WHO IT'S FOR

Anyone preparing for an interview — from early career to senior professional. Especially designed for the current market, where preparation is the difference between an offer and a rejection.

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WHAT YOU GET

· A beautifully designed, interactive HTML guide

· Opens in Google Chrome — no software needed

· 14 in-depth sections with frameworks, examples, and recruiter insights

· AI mock interview prompt templates

· Post-interview follow-up email template

· START HERE instruction sheet included

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HOW TO ACCESS

Download the zip file.

Open the HTML file in Google Chrome.

Everything works immediately — no internet connection needed after download.

Full instructions included in the START HERE document.