71. The interview method that actually works in 2026 | Will Moore

About this episode

James Reed speaks with Will Moore about effective job interview preparation and common candidate mistakes.

Why do some candidates succeed in interviews while others fail, even with the same experience? In this episode of all about business, James speaks with Will Moore, Senior Area Manager at Reed Specialist Recruitment, about how to effectively prepare for a job interview. With more than a decade of experience in recruitment, Will shares practical advice on how candidates can approach interviews with confidence and structure. He explains the four key steps to interview preparation, from researching the company and reviewing the job description, to understanding the people you’ll be meeting, and preparing examples from your own experience. The conversation also explores how candidates can structure answers clearly and communicate their achievements with confidence. Will highlights why using facts and measurable results is far more effective than exaggeration, and how practising answers out loud can dramatically improve performance on the day. They also discuss some of the most common mistakes candidates make; asking vague questions that reveal a lack of research, failing to prepare real examples of past work, and overlooking the importance of preparation for virtual interviews, where…

People in this episode

Host: James Reed

Guest: Will Moore

Topics covered

• interview preparation
• job interviews
• candidate success
• recruitment advice
• communication skills

Keywords

• interview method
• job interview tips
• candidate preparation
• recruitment
• communication

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reed Specialist Recruitment

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