Introduction & core answers
Work on your self-introduction, motivation and examples most relevant to the role or course.
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EMPLOYMENT & UNIVERSITY INTERVIEWS
Know your story.
Say it clearly.
Individual interview preparation for students and working professionals. Build clear answers, speak naturally and practise explaining what you bring.
Lessons taught in English
WHAT WE WORK ON
Prepare the substance.
Practise the conversation.
Work on both the content of your answers and the English you use to deliver them. Preparation is tailored to the role or course and your own experience.
- Review your CV, application and job or course description.
- Develop a natural one-minute introduction.
- Explain why you want the role or course and what you bring.
- Build competency answers using Situation → Action → Outcome (SAO).
- Practise follow-up questions and responding when you need a moment to think.
- Use a mock interview to work on clarity, pace and answer structure.
A FOCUSED APPROACH
Build your answers.
Then make them natural.
Start with the interview date, your application and the person the employer or university is looking for.
- 01
Identify the strongest examples
Review the requirements and choose experiences that show your contribution and judgement.
- 02
Structure and practise
Build a clear introduction and specific SAO examples. Practise from key points so you can adapt your answers.
- 03
Mock interview and feedback
Practise the conversation and follow-up questions, then focus on the points that need more work.
CHOOSE YOUR SUPPORT
Focused preparation
for your interview.
Mock interview
Practise answering questions and follow-ups, with feedback on the content and delivery of your answers.
Preparation plan
Combine CV or application review, answer development and mock practice around the time you have available.
Fees, preparation time and the scope of feedback are agreed before booking. Tell David your deadline and the support you need.
Enquire about this support ↗YOUR TUTOR & COACH
Experience in law.
Perspective from business.
David has worked as a Hong Kong solicitor, barrister and international General Counsel. That experience informs his coaching on choosing relevant facts, explaining decisions and responding to questions clearly.
David teaches IELTS and Legal English at HKU SPACE and was appointed to its 2026 OLQE teaching team.
Meet David Southern ↗YOUR QUESTIONS
A little more
detail.
Do you prepare people for non-legal jobs?
Yes. Coaching can support employment interviews in other fields, including explaining management, client-service and commercial experience. Send the job description before booking.
Can you help with university interviews?
Yes. Sessions can cover your motivation, application, academic interests and follow-up questions relevant to the course.
What is SAO?
Situation: explain the context briefly. Action: describe what you personally did. Outcome: explain the result and what you learnt. The example should reflect your actual experience.
What should I send before a session?
Your CV or application, the job or course description, the interview date and any information about the format. Tell David which answers you find difficult.
05 / LET’S MAKE A START
Let’s make a
clearer plan.
Tell us what you want to prepare for, your goals and your deadline. We’ll discuss the support that suits you.
david@davidasouthern.com ↗