{"id":14438,"date":"2025-10-15T15:30:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=14438"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:28:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:28:43","slug":"how-to-handle-an-informal-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-handle-an-informal-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Handle an Informal Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":163,"featured_media":14445,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,186],"tags":[337],"class_list":["post-14438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-career-advice","category-interview-tips","tag-interview-questions"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":14445,"background":14445,"excerpt":"","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"Have you ever applied for a job, or had an interview or two, and then been invited for an \u2018informal chat\u2019? Informal interviews are becoming a more popular part of recruitment processes. But what exactly are they, how are they different from normal interviews and how should you prepare for one? Here\u2019s how to handle an informal interview."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What are informal interviews?","content":"<h2><strong>What is an informal interview?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nFirstly, don\u2019t forget that even if the recruiter calls it a \u2018chat\u2019 or a \u2018meeting\u2019, an informal interview is still an interview. It\u2019s just one that\u2019s likely to take place somewhere more neutral, like a coffee shop, than a formal interview setting. However, in the charity sector, claiming expenses can be stricter. So the recruiter may still invite you into the office for an informal interview or chat or arrange a video call.\r\n\r\nInformal interviews have become more common over the last few years, as being more \u2018relaxed\u2019 in a work environment has become more normal. They are more likely to take place at the beginning or end of a recruitment process, when an organisation is either doing an initial screening to decide whether to take you forward or making their final decision after the formal stages.\r\n\r\nThey might ask you to meet with other members of the team or invite you for a chat to find out more about the role. This could also happen if they're considering you for more than one opportunity, so they\u00a0can work out which would be the best match for you."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"How is an informal interview different from a formal interview?","content":"<h2><strong>How is an informal interview different from a formal one? <\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou may be wondering what to expect at an informal interview. It\u2019s likely to be more of a conversational format than a formal one. This means you\u2019ll have the opportunity to ask more questions. You should prepare a mental list of things to ask and have some relevant topics of conversation in your back pocket.\r\n\r\nAn informal interview should feel less pressured than a normal interview situation. The recruiter may ask you more about your life outside work and your motivation for the role. You may also see more of the hiring manager\u2019s personality in a more casual environment. This can be useful for assessing whether they\u2019re someone you feel you can work closely with.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12226\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/diversity-amongst-charity-trustees.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people sit round a table, two are shaking hands\" width=\"975\" height=\"515\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What to wear for an informal interview","content":"<h2>What to wear for an informal interview<\/h2>\r\nNot sure what to wear to an informal interview? You don\u2019t need to dress as smart as you would for a formal interview, but you should still make an effort to be smart casual. Aim to dress as if you were working in the charity's office for a day."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"How to prepare for an informal interview","content":"<h2><strong>How to prepare for an informal interview<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMake sure you clarify the time and location of the interview, especially if it isn\u2019t at the charity\u2019s office. Take some money, in case you need to pay for any refreshments. Recruiters will usually cover this, but it\u2019s good to be prepared to prevent any embarrassment.\r\n\r\nEssentially you should prepare as you would\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/prepare-for-charity-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">for a formal interview<\/a>. If your meeting is online, then check which platform it\u2019s using\u2014such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/microsoft-teams\/group-chat-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Teams<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zoom<\/a>\u2014and that this works beforehand.\r\n\r\nYou should research the charity, re-read the job description and person specification and rehearse your answers to standard interview questions. Be ready to talk about your strengths and why you\u2019re a great fit for the role. It also might be helpful to take your CV along to refer to if needed.\r\n\r\nFor an informal interview, it\u2019s particularly important to read the charity\u2019s website thoroughly and prepare some questions about recent projects or initiatives. You should also think carefully about answers to more general and abstract questions, such as \u2018tell me about yourself\u2019, \u2018what particularly interests you about this role\u2019, and \u2018where do you see yourself in five years\u2019 time?\u2019\r\n\r\nThink about what you\u2019d like to find out about the organisation and the role and prepare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/questions-to-ask-in-charity-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">some questions to ask<\/a>. This is your chance to gather as much information as you can, so you can decide if you want to accept the role, if you\u2019re offered it.\r\n\r\nPractice active listening\u2014the questions recruiters might ask in an informal interview may be less straightforward than in a formal interview. Think carefully about what the recruiter is actually asking and what they may be looking for before answering.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7328\" src=\"https:\/\/charityjob.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Successful-video-interview.jpg\" alt=\"Women sits in front of laptop with earphones plugged in\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What to watch out for with an informal interview","content":"<h2><strong>What to watch out for with an informal interview<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAs the questions recruiters might ask you will be more informal, natural opportunities to demonstrate your talents may not arise. So you may have to work a bit harder to show how you\u2019d be a perfect match for a role.\r\n\r\nBeware of being too informal. Especially if you\u2019re in a more neutral setting, it can be easy to forget that you\u2019re being assessed, so be careful what you say. Don\u2019t bad mouth any past employers, be too familiar, seem too desperate for a job or make any other interview mistakes.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re still interested in the role, then don\u2019t forget to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/6-things-to-do-after-a-job-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">follow-up afterwards<\/a> in the same way you would after a formal interview. Send a thank you email and clarify when you should expect to hear back about the outcome or next stage."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Never forget that an informal interview is still an interview","content":"<h2><strong>Never forget that an informal interview is still an interview\r\n<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe golden rule is to never forget that an informal interview is still an interview. Prepare as much as you would for any other interview. Ultimately, if you\u2019ve been invited for an informal interview that\u2019s likely to be a good sign that the recruiter is seriously interested in you as a candidate, so get out there and show them how amazing you are. Good luck!\r\n\r\n<strong>Looking for a new opportunity? Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">latest charity roles.<\/a><\/strong>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read next","reading_list_title":"Read next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":5942},{"articles_link":12705},{"articles_link":13472}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":15219},{"article":15858},{"article":13383}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.8 (Yoast SEO v28.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Handle an Informal Interview - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you ever been invited for an &#039;informal interview&#039; as part a recruitment process? 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