Interview preparation checklist

Tick each item as you prepare. Ticks are not saved on this page, so print it or take a screenshot if you want to keep your progress.

1. Resume

My name, email and mobile number are correct and easy to find.
I wrote a 2–3 line summary about who I am and the roles I am looking for.
I listed my education and any courses or learning I have completed.
I described any work, volunteering or running a household in terms of skills (organising, budgeting, communicating, problem-solving) — honestly.
If I had a career break, I wrote it simply and factually, with anything I learned or did in that time.
I listed my practice projects (process exercise, requirements document, user stories, test cases).
My resume is 1–2 pages and has no spelling mistakes. A friend has read it.

2. Portfolio of practice work

I completed the process exercise and saved my flowchart.
I wrote a short requirements document, like the sample, for a small problem of my own.
I wrote at least three user stories with acceptance criteria.
I wrote at least ten test cases.
I saved everything in one folder and can open any item quickly.

3. Explaining my projects

For each project, be ready to say in about one minute:

The problem: what was wrong or needed?
What I did: the steps I took, and who I would have spoken to.
What I produced: a flowchart, requirements, stories, tests.
What I learned: one thing I would do differently.

Be honest that these are practice projects. Employers value clear thinking and honesty more than exaggeration.

4. Common interview questions to practise

Tell me about yourself.
What does a Business Analyst do?
How would you find out what a user really needs?
What is the difference between a functional and a non-functional requirement?
What is a user story? Can you give an example?
How would you handle two stakeholders who want different things?
What would you do if a requirement is unclear?
Tell me about a time you solved a problem or organised something.
Why do you want this role, and why now?
Can you tell me about the gap in your resume? (You choose how much to share. A short, calm, factual answer is enough.)

I practised answering each question aloud at least once.
I did a mock interview with a friend or family member.
I prepared two questions to ask the interviewer (for example, about the team, tools and what the first three months look like).

5. Remote-work readiness and professional boundaries

I know whether the role is remote, hybrid or office-based, and what working hours are expected.
I have a quiet place and a reliable internet connection for calls, or a plan for when the connection fails.
I know how to join a video call, share my screen and write a clear email.
I have asked how work is assigned, reviewed and measured.
I have agreed on working hours, and I know how to say politely when something is outside them.
I use a separate email and keep passwords private and strong.

6. Staying safe while job hunting

I will not pay any money to get a job — registration, training or “security” fees are a warning sign.
I will check the company’s website, address and reviews before sharing documents.
I will not share bank details, OTPs or identity documents before I have a written offer from a company I have verified.
I will ask for the offer, pay and working terms in writing and read them carefully.
I will tell a trusted person where I am going to any in-person interview.

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Original educational material created by Bigsun Technologies for the Bigsun Udaan initiative. The people, companies and figures in the examples are fictional. This is a learning aid, not an accredited course or a guarantee of employment.