Ready Yourself for Interviews
Perhaps the most daunting aspect of job hunts is the daunting interview process. The fear of an interview is a natural result of wanting the approval and support of others and especially your potential employers. While speaking about themselves may come naturally to some people, others are apprehensive about being asked questions regarding their work or prior successes. Perhaps due to modesty or the discomfort arising from being asked questions about their personal life, the interview has become among the more intimidating aspects that are required to hire.
It doesn’t have to be the situation.
Interviews are a crucial way for the applicant to showcase their abilities are, their achievements, and potential. You’ve passed the first step, with your resume making its way through ATS scanners and your name getting a callback. This is the chance to showcase and further elaborate on your profile, work history as well as key abilities and abilities is the proverbial way to get noticed when you convince the interviewer that you have what it takes, it boosts your chances of getting through the next phase of the selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews if you have fears about speaking about your own achievements. The practice is essential to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed before the date. The secret to flawless interviews is preparation. Here are some suggestions you can follow to boost your chances of nailing the interview and impressing your potential employers.
Be comfortable with difficult questions.
Interviewers are able to ask tough questions mostly because they are trying to gather information and information, but also since they want to help you navigate your way out of potentially contentious topics and worries. Take for example the question "Why are you leaving your current job?"
The answer may be because of management concerns, or issues about work-life balance. Whatever the reason, however, the manner the way you frame your answer will show your capacity to be a fair and objective observer. Answer honestly and explain your reasoning with as much objectivity as possible. This means that you should eliminate emotional responses like responses based on emotions or feelings and are not substantiated by actual facts.
Other questions to prepare for are "What did you do to get this role?", "Why should be hiring you?", or trick questions such as "Why should you not hire you?" The key is to remain calm and organise your thoughts carefully.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Lead with your point and follow with a brief reason or summary as to why you responded a certain manner. After that, you can add specific examples or provide more details. Once you’ve explained everything thoroughly then return to the previous section.
Similarly, if you are required to explain your participation on a project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could apply an approach called the STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond the selection requirements. If you are using STAR, you must state a context,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken, and lastly, the result.
The body language
Acting naturally in a difficult situation can be a daunting task However, you can make sure you are practicing professional communication. Sit in front of a mirror or ask a friend you trust to inquire about your concerns and observe your body language. Are you fidgeting or shifting around in a tense manner? Do you appear uneasy, aggressive or shut off in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions in line with the message you’re trying to make? Do you show sincerity, authenticity, and genuine interest?
Take a look at your strengths and weaknesses
Before the interview, ensure that you go over the job description over again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and used the roles and responsibilities listed in the description to make changes to your resume as well as other selection documents It is imperative to look at the job description to clearly package yourself for the interviewer. Be candid and open regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being honest about your strengths can allow the interviewer to see your selling points as a prospective client. However, showing your determination to improve your weaknesses will be just as relevant.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is showing genuine interest for the position and the business. The best person to approach is the interviewer. If you have noticed something intriguing on the resume, or you have concerns that weren’t answered by their FAQ page or their guide questions (which can be found in the job description or their general hiring page About section) Bring them up during the interview when the interviewer asks you to pose questions. Some of the questions you could ask your employer
"How can I be an ideal candidate for the job, if I am given the opportunity to work alongside you and your colleagues?"
"Does the company have any major projects on in the present"
"What are the potential opportunities to advance and further education?"
Be aware of your salary expectations
Benefits and salary packages are typically advertised along with the job (or within a set of options, if applying through SEEK). However, the interviewer may want to know what salary you anticipate earning. The most important thing to do is include a range that you’d like your pay to fall instead of offering an exact number or a set amount. Make sure to keep your limits to a certain extent instead of allowing a a wide margin. For instance, if are expecting to earn $75,000 per year, a good range would be in the $73,000 to $80,000 or anyplace within the $10,000 range. Consider other benefits and perks in addition to these when you evaluate your salary goals.
Having these preparatory steps in your bag is vital for ensuring you are in readiness to face the toughest questions. Be confident, self-assured and bold.
If you need assistance with documents related to recruitment or credentials as well as the preparation for your interview, get in touch with Perth Resume. Our friendly and highly trained consultants are able to guide you through the interview preparation steps. Contact us today for the free quotation or call us direct to speak with one our consultants at 1300 993 659.
