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Interview answer practice

What salary range are you looking for?

Practise answering: What salary range are you looking for? Focus on relevant evidence from your own experience.

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What an interviewer may be assessing

  • Whether both sides understand practical expectations and can discuss them clearly.

Useful phrases to adapt

  • Could you clarify…?
  • My expectation is…, based on…

Answer framework

  • Clarify the situation or requirement.
  • Explain the steps or criteria you would use.
  • Give a short example where possible.
  • Finish with the outcome you would aim for.

Find your evidence

  • What specific example or evidence can I use?
  • What did I personally do?
  • What changed or what did I learn?

Follow-up questions

  • What would you do differently next time?
  • How is this relevant to the role?

Common mistakes

  • Making a broad claim without evidence.
  • Giving too much background before answering.
  • Memorising a script instead of responding naturally.

Practise your answer

Use the existing speaking practice tools, or type instead. This is practice feedback, not an IELTS band score.

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