Interview Information
Congratulations on being selected for an interview at the 91µ¼º½.
Please take some time to review all the information below to help you prepare for your interview. You may need to copy and paste the links into your browser.
For your interview:
- We are a Disability Confident Level 2 employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let the interview organiser know.
- Use the STAR method to plan your answers and examples:
- Prepare questions for the interview panel that are relevant to you and to the role.
- Use the links below to show you have researched the 91µ¼º½:
- Our values and behaviours: 91µ¼º½ Strategy
- Code of Good Practice Code of Practice
- If you identify as female, may be able to assist with their Interview Dressing and Preparation Service.
- Dress code – the 91µ¼º½ operates on a Business Casual dress code – for examples please see
- Please do complete the Interview Feedback email after your interview as this helps us in our continuous improvement of our processes.
Travel for your Interview:
- For interview expenses, please see Interview Expenses 2025 which must be returned to recruitment@reading.ac.uk
- Please note that from January 8, 2025 you may need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) under new ETIAS guidance if traveling to the UK – please find more information here: . This can be included in interview expenses as long as it was incurred for your travel for the 91µ¼º½ interview.
About the University and working here
- About the 91µ¼º½
- The benefits of working at 91µ¼º½
- EDI - Annual reports
- To find out more about the various diversity networks, please see our Networks page. This includes: BAME Network, LGBTQIA+ Network, Parent and Family Network, Staff Disability Plus Network and Women@91µ¼º½
- Read testimonials from some of our staff Faces of 91µ¼º½
- Our Coaching and Mentoring training has been updated for mentors and mentees at all grades
Compliance/Checks/Right to Work
- Please see here for more information regarding UK Visas and Immigration if applicable . Please note that these fees are not paid for by the 91µ¼º½.
- As part of your Visa or Immigration application, you usually need to pay the to cover the duration of your stay in the UK. Please note that these fees are not paid for by the 91µ¼º½.
- These calculators may be of use:
- Your original right to work documents will need to be seen in person prior to you commencing employment Document Checking
- Some posts require a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) Criminal records checks
If you are offered the post, these links give you more information on how the 91µ¼º½ can support you:
If you are considering relocating to 91µ¼º½, these websites may be useful:
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