Identify key sills and responsibilities for the role and see how your CV aligns with that
Research lloyd’s mission, values, culture and look for allignments with your personal and professional values Goal: Be able to briefly mention how your valeus and experience align with the company’s goals
Prepare your introduction (1-2min)
Craft a consise introduction covering:
Your previous role and relevant experience
Briefly mention why you are interested in the role
Highlight the key skills or projects that align with the job
Example: “I’m an experienced Frontend Engineer specialising in high-performance web applications with modern technologies like React and TypeScript. I’m passionate about creating intuitive, scalable solutions that enhance user experience. I’m excited about this opportunity at Lloyds because of the emphasis on innovation and delivering impactful, user-centric solutions.”
P{repare motivational alignment answers
Be ready to answer:
Why this role: Mention specific aspecst that attracted you (stack, culture, impact, innovation)
Why Lloyds: Reputation, alignment with values, specific innitiatives
Example: “I’m drawn to Lloyds because of the focus on digital transformation and customer-centric solutions. I see this role as an opportunity to apply my frontend expertise in building applications that make banking more accessible and secure.”
Review your CV and pick relevant highlights (3-4 minutes)
Prepare concise walkthrough of your experience, focusing on:
Key achievements relavant to the role
Technologies you’ve used that match the job
Team collaboration, problem-solving, ownership examples
STAR method
Prepare questions for the Q&A (2-3 questions)
“What does success look like in this role after 6 months?”
“How does the team approach collaboration and continuous learning?”
“What’s the biggest challenge the team is currently facing?”
What is the next stage?
Is this role a replacement or is it a brand new role?
After interview
Send a thank you email
Reaffirm interest and summarise 1-2 key points you discussed