Congratulations on being selected for an interview at the University of Reading.

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 Committed Level 1 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: National Careers Service STAR Method
• 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 University of Reading:
  • Our values and behaviours: University of Reading Strategy
  • Code of Good Practice Code of Practice
• If you identify as female, https://reading.smartworks.org.uk/ may be able to assist with their Interview Dressing and Preparation Service.
• Dress code – the University of Reading operates on a Business Casual dress code – for examples please see Indeed's Guide
• 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
• Hotels near University of Reading
• 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: Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) - GOV.UK . This can be included in interview expenses as long as it was incurred for your travel for the University of Reading interview.

About the University and working here

• About the University of Reading
• The benefits of working at University of Reading
  • General Benefits
  • Benefits for Grades 2 - 5
  • Benefits for Grades 6+
• 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@Reading
• Read testimonials from some of our staff Faces of Reading
• 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 Visa Regulations Revised Table. Please note that these fees are not paid for by the University of Reading.
• As part of your Visa or Immigration application, you usually need to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)to cover the duration of your stay in the UK. Please note that these fees are not paid for by the University of Reading.
• These calculators may be of use:
  • https://www.immigration-health-surcharge.service.gov.uk/checker/type
  • https://visa-fees.homeoffice.gov.uk
• 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
• For interview expenses, please Interview Expenses

If you are offered the post, these links give you more information on how the University of Reading can support you:

• Relocation Assistance
• Essential Documents and further information
• Visa Loan Scheme

If you are considering relocating to Reading, these websites may be useful:

Zoopla https://www.zoopla.co.uk/

RightMove https://www.rightmove.co.uk/