Interview skills lesson (SEND and ALN)

This lesson forms part of ten lessons adapted for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) or alternative learning needs (ALN). Download our navigation guide to explore the full range of SEND and ALN adapted LifeSkills resources.

The activities focus on helping students understand the purposes of different types of interview and how to prepare for them using the STAR method.

Key learning outcomes for this lesson include:

• Understanding the different types of interviews and how these help the employer and employee assess their match for one another.
• Practising the STAR method and understanding how this can be helpful to use when preparing and answering interview questions.
• Building on feedback on their interview performance and identifying goals for improvement.

Students can prepare and rehearse answers to common questions by using our Virtual Interview Practice tool.

Why not try one of the related lessons below next? Or for more interview resources to use yourself, or to share with teachers, young people, parents or others, visit our interviews hub.