Interview tips & advice

If we think you might be suitable for a position at L&C we’ll give you a call and ask you to come in for an interview. This is your chance to tell us about your work experience and why you want to work for us. Here are some hints and tips to help you ace your interview.

Prepare and practise - Research some typical questions interviewers might ask and practise answering them. Think of real examples from your own work experience that emphasise your skills and are relevant to the position you’ve applied for.

Do your research - Get to know L&C and show us what you know about the company. Take a look at our website and social media accounts or search for L&C in online news. Do you know anyone who works at L&C? Ask them what it’s like to work here.

Get ready ahead of time - Plan your outfit for the interview carefully and always think smart before casual. Make sure you’re not in a rush by planning your journey before the interview.

Be on time - Take into consideration the time of your interview so you can adjust for any possible traffic. If need be, check the location of the interview the day before so you know exactly where you are going and how long it will take.

First impressions count! - Be confident, maintain eye contact, offer a good handshake and try to relax.

Stay calm and focused - Listen carefully to every question the interviewer asks and don’t forget to provide the pre-prepared examples of when you’ve used your skills or experience. Take your time to think before you answer.

Ask questions - This is your moment to get to know the company better and what the job is like. Prepare some questions the day before the interview and show us your interest in joining L&C.

Follow-up after the interview - Follow up with a thank you email shortly after the interview emphasising your interest in the position. If you remember anything you forgot to say in the interview that you think is relevant, you could add it here.

Most importantly try to relax and be yourself! We’re not going to try and trip you up, we just want to know more about you, what makes you tick and what skills you have.

Think carefully before securing other debts against your home. Your home or property may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

We're here to offer our customers excellent fee free mortgage advice. Our expert advisers will help you secure the best mortgage deal whether you're a first time buyer, remortgaging your home, buying to let or moving up the property ladder. We'll help you throughout the mortgage process – no hidden costs or surprises, just straightforward, honest, mortgage advice.

Representative example A mortgage of £218,181 payable over 24 years, initially on a fixed rate until 31/07/26 at 4.71% and then on a variable rate of 6.99% for the remaining 22 years would require 27 payments of £1,266.09 followed by 261 payments of £1,541.62. The total amount payable would be £437,546 made up of the loan amount plus interest (£218,366) and fees (£999). The overall cost for comparison is 6.7% APRC representative.

London & Country Mortgages Ltd, Unit 26 (2.06), Newark Works, 2 Foundry Lane, Bath, BA2 3GZ is a company limited by shares. Our Companies House number is 1988608. We are also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Our FCA number is 143002. The FCA does not regulate most Buy to Let mortgages.