Ready Yourself for Interviews
Perhaps the most frightening aspects of job hunting is the daunting interview process. The fear of an interview is a natural result of wanting recognition and acceptance from other people in particular from potential employers. While speaking about themselves may be a natural thing for some however, many are nervous about being asked questions about their professional or previous accomplishments. Perhaps because of modesty, or the discomfort that comes with being asked personal questions The interview process has evolved into among the more intimidating parts that are required to hire.
This doesn’t need to be the situation.
Interviews are a great means for the candidate to showcase their abilities, achievements, and potentials. You’ve been through the first step by submitting your resume to the cut through ATS scanners, and your name getting a callback. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate further on your profile, work history as well as the key skills and abilities is the proverbial foot in the door If you can convince the interviewer you’re a good fit that increases your chances of passing through to the next step in the selection process.
Luckily, you can prepare for interviews in case you’re experiencing concerns about presenting your personal achievements. Practice is key to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed in advance. The key to a flawless interview is preparation, and here are some suggestions you can use to increase your chances of getting through that interview and impressing future employers.
Be comfortable with difficult questions.
Interviewers ask challenging questions, partly because they want to get information from you however, also in order to help you navigate your way out of potential contentious issues and worries. Take for example the question "Why have you decided to quit your current role?"
The reason for this could be due to management issues, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. Whatever the reason but the way that you express the answer will indicate your capacity to be an objective and fair observer. Respond honestly and explain your responses in the most objective way can be. This means that you should eliminate any emotional responses such as answers that are based purely on feelings or sentiments and are not supported by evidence.
Other questions to prepare for are "What motivated you to apply for this role?", "Why should be hiring us?", or trick questions such as "Why do be able to not choose you?" The key is to stay calm and organise your thoughts carefully.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Start with your statement and then follow it up with a short explanation or a brief summary of the reason you reacted in a particular manner. After that, you can add specific examples or provide more details. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly, go back to the previous section.
In the same way, if you’re requested to provide a description of your participation on a project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could employ an approach called the STAR Method, which is also usually used in responding to selection criteria. When using STAR you will need to write a context,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken then the results.
The body language
The ability to act naturally in stressful situation could be a tall order, but you can always make sure you are practicing professional communication. You can sit in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask questions of you and observe your behavior. Are you flitting or shifting around in a tense manner? Do you look rigid, aloof, defensive, or closed off in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions consistent with your message you’re trying to convey? Do you show openness, sincerity, and genuine interest?
Take a look at your strengths and your weaknesses.
Prior to your interview, be sure to review the job description once more. If you have read the job description and used the roles and responsibilities outlined therein to modify and customise your resume and other document of selection It is crucial to think about the job description and how you will prepare yourself for interviewers. Be honest and upfront on your strength and weakness. Being honest regarding your strengths will allow interviewers to recognize your strengths as a prospective client. However, showing your determination to improve your weaknesses will also be relevant.
Prepare questions
Another key aspect of the interview is showing genuine enthusiasm in the role and in the business. The best person to inquire is the interviewer. If you have noticed something intriguing from the job descriptions, or if you’ve got any questions that were left unanswered through their FAQ or their guide questions (which are typically found within the job description or the general page for hiring about section) Bring them up at the end of the interview when the interviewer invites you to ask questions. Some thought-provoking questions you may ask your employer
"How do I become the best person for the job, should I be offered the chance to join members of your staff?"
"Does the company have any major projects underway right now"
"What are the potential opportunities for further development and training?"
Be aware of your salary expectations
The salary package and other benefits are generally advertised with the job (or as part of a range if applying through SEEK). However, interviewers could be interested in knowing what you are expecting. One important tip is to include a range that you would like your salary to fall instead of offering an exact, fixed amount. Try to keep your limits to a certain extent instead of allowing a an expansive margin. If, for instance, you expect to make $75,000 a year, an appropriate range would be anywhere in the $73,000-$80,000 range or anywhere within the $10,000-$10,000 range. Be aware of any other perks and benefits as well and consider these when you evaluate your salary expectations.
Having these preparatory steps in your bag is vital for ensuring you are in capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, self-assured and be courageous.
For help with the recruitment process, documents and credentials and for interviews, please contact Perth Resume. Our knowledgeable and professional consultants are able to help you with your interview preparation phases. Contact us now for an no-cost quote or to call us directly to speak with one our consultants on 1300 871 072.
