Interview answer templates to fill in and print (A2, B1, B2)
Short answer
Each template turns one common interview question into sentences with blanks for your own details, at three English levels. Choose a question, fill it in on screen or on paper, and then practise saying it out loud.
Introducing yourself
- Tell me about yourself — fill in: Now, Proof, Why here
- How would you describe yourself in three words? — fill in: Choose, Prove, Link
Why you want the job
- Why do you want this job? — fill in: Them, You, Together
- Where do you see yourself in five years? — fill in: Here first, Next step, Link back
- Why did you leave your last job? — fill in: Short reason, Fair words, Look forward
- What motivates you? — fill in: Real reason, Example, Link
- What do you know about our company? — fill in: Research, Two facts, Link
Strengths and how others see you
- What is your greatest strength? — fill in: One, Proof, Link
- What are your strengths and weaknesses? — fill in: Strength, Weakness, Balance
- What would your previous manager say about you? — fill in: Their words, Why, Honest note
Weaknesses
- What is your greatest weakness? — fill in: Honest, Action, Progress
Situations and examples
- Describe a difficult situation you handled — fill in: Situation, Action, Result
- How do you handle pressure? — fill in: Habit, Example, Result
- Tell me about a time you worked in a team — fill in: Team and goal, Your part, Outcome
- How do you handle conflict with a colleague? — fill in: Early and private, Listen and agree, Back to work
- Tell me about a time you made a mistake — fill in: The mistake, The fix, The lesson
- How do you prioritise your work? — fill in: Rule, Example, Communicate
- Tell me about a time you helped a customer or service user — fill in: Situation, Action, Result
- How do you deal with a difficult customer? — fill in: Listen, Solve, Example
- How do you handle criticism or feedback? — fill in: Attitude, Example, Change
- Tell me about a time you went above and beyond — fill in: Normal, Extra, Difference
- How do you stay organised during a busy shift? — fill in: Before, During, Example
- What would you do if you made a mistake at work? — fill in: Stop and check, Tell, Fix and prevent
Fit for the role
- Why should we hire you? — fill in: Match, Proof, Reliable
- What are your salary expectations? — fill in: Research, A range, Stay open
- Do you have any questions for us? — fill in: Be ready, Ask about the work, Next steps
- Are you more of a team player or an independent worker? — fill in: Both, Examples, Fit
- What makes you a good fit for this role? — fill in: Skills, Way of working, Practical fit
- Why should we choose you over other candidates? — fill in: Your mix, Proof, Respect
- Tell me about your availability and flexibility — fill in: Hours, Flexibility, Start date
What each template contains
- Three levels: the same answer as fill-in sentences at A2, B1 and B2, so you can start simple and add detail later.
- STAR worksheet: blank lines to plan the one real example your answer needs.
- Checklist: five points to tick before you say the answer out loud.
- Print: a print button that prints only the template, or saves it as a PDF.
More help with answers
- How to answer common interview questions — short answers, steps and mistakes for each question
- Interview answer examples by role and language — model answers for real jobs, explained in your first language
- Job description decoder — the questions a job advert makes likely
- CV grader — what a recruiter may notice in your CV
Questions people ask
Are the answer templates free?
Yes. You can read, fill in and print every template without an account.
What do A2, B1 and B2 mean?
They are CEFR levels of English. A2 is basic, B1 is independent everyday English and B2 is confident working English. Choose the level you can say without reading.
Practise your answers aloud
Say a real answer out loud or type it, and see what an interviewer may notice and what to fix first. Free to start, no card needed.