Tough, aggressive questioning

The interviewer may pose a couple of deliberately spiked questions to see how you respond under pressure. Do not worry they are not going to shine a bright light in your eyes and ask, "what were you doing on the night of the 14th"? Take it easy, do not become defensive and reply in a considered way.

"I suppose in a couple of years time, you'll be wanting to get married and start a family?"

"For the foreseeable future my career is a greater priority than starting a family". If it is your intention to have children in the near future ask what provision the company could make for maternity leave, be positive and state that you would intend to return to work after the birth as soon as possible. Reply honestly.

"I see that you failed a few subjects in your degree, can you explain what happened"

If the reason for this academic lapse was due to excess beer drinking and partying it is probably best not to admit to this. Instead say something like "I found moving from A-Levels to Degree level to be a steeper transition than expected and it took me a while to adjust", if you feel inclined you can say that you failed because you were having "personal; problems" the interviewer will probably not enquire deeper. If the reason was due to worthwhile extra curricular activities encroaching on study time or sickness, then say so.

Unexpected tests

It is possible that when you arrive at the interview there will be a test set up for you, or a role playing exercise to take part in.

Do not refuse to carry it out, just do your best. If you are asked if you need more time to finish, do not feel too proud to accept it. Take your time, accuracy is often more important than quantity of output.