The Work Gym

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Introduction and motivation

Explain your background, contribution and interest in the work.

15 scenarios
12 minutes each
Speak or type your answers
A report at your level

A computer voice asks the questions.

Your interview level

JuniorBuild a clear answer and explain the fundamentals.MidWork independently and explain the trade-offs.SeniorHandle ambiguity, failure modes, and wider consequences.

Practice scenarios

Choose a scenario. Each interview ends with a report for the level you selected.

12 min4 stagesMid level

Tell me about yourself

I would like to understand the thread in your experience and where you want it to lead. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Selects evidence that supports the direction instead of reciting the resume.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your first role

I would like to hear about experience from study, volunteering or independent work that prepares you for this role. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Connects a project decision to a responsibility in the selected role.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

A nonlinear path

I would like to understand how your different roles connect to the work here. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Shows how a transition changed their approach to a relevant task.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your motivation for the role

I would like to understand why you want the regular work in this role. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Uses a past task to support interest in that responsibility.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

A relevant strength

I would like to hear about a strength that helps you do this work. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Explains the recipient’s response rather than relying on a self-description.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

A development area

I would like to understand a development area and how you are working on it. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Shows feedback on the revised behavior in a later task.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your reason for moving

I would like to understand the move you want to make and what you have learned from your current work. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Names a useful attempt to improve the present situation.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Work you are proud of

I would like to hear about work you are proud of and your own contribution. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Supports the result with an observation while crediting collaborators.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your working style

I would like to understand how you work with a manager and take ownership. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Separates independent decisions from matters needing approval.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your work in plain language

I would like to understand the value of your work without relying on specialist terms. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Connects a choice to a concrete consequence for the recipient.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your future direction

I would like to understand the responsibility you want to grow into. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Describes a task that tested interest in that responsibility.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your contribution to the team

I would like to understand what colleagues would gain from working with you. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Supports the contribution with feedback rather than a claim to be unique.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

An unappealing responsibility

I would like to discuss a routine part of this role that you might enjoy less. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Uses a completed example to distinguish dislike from inability.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your learning direction

I would like to understand something you chose to learn and how you used it. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Explains how feedback changed the application.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare

12 min4 stagesMid level

Your work values

I would like to understand a work value through a decision you made. We'll start with your professional story, discuss why this role is the next step and look at one piece of your work.

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Rubric and preparationWhat a mid answer covers · 2 lessons to prepare

Mid standard

Connect why now to the regular work and identify your own action in one completed project.
Acknowledges the cost of the choice and the other person’s concern.
Support the outcome with an observation and acknowledge what remains uncertain.

Lessons to prepare