Ready Yourself for Interviews
The most frightening aspects of job searching is the dreaded interview round. The fear of an interview is a natural result of wanting recognition and acceptance from other people, especially from your prospective employers. While expressing themselves in a positive manner may seem natural to certain people however, many are nervous about being asked questions about their careers or their previous accomplishments. Perhaps due to modesty or the discomfort that comes with being asked questions about their personal life The interview process has evolved into one of the most intimidating parts that are required to hire.
It doesn’t have to be the situation.
Interviews are a crucial way for the applicant to demonstrate their skills as well as their accomplishments and capabilities. You’ve been through the first step with your resume passing it through ATS scanners, and your name being considered for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and further elaborate on your resume, experience as well as key abilities and knowledge is the aforementioned foot in the door when you convince the interviewer you’re the right candidate, it boosts your chances of passing through the next phase of the selection process.
Luckily, you can prepare for interview questions if you’re struggling with doubts about speaking about your achievements. Practice is key, and fortunately, interview questions can be rehearsed in advance. The secret to successful interviews is preparation. Here are some suggestions you can implement to improve your chances of nailing the interview and impressing prospective employers:
Make yourself comfortable when faced with tricky questions
Interviewers ask challenging questions, partially because they wish to gain information however, also since they want to help how you can get rid of potentially contentious issues and issues. For instance, consider the question "Why are you resigning from your current job?"
The answer to this question could be due to managerial issues, or worries with work-life balance, etc. No matter the answer but the way the way you frame your answer will demonstrate your ability to be a fair and objective observer. Be honest and articulate your reasoning in the most objective way possible. This means removing emotional responses like responses that are based solely on emotions or feelings and do not have any basis in factual evidence.
Other important questions to ask are "What did you do to get this position?", "Why should we choose the person we chose to hire?", or trick questions like "Why should us not take you on?" The key is not to lose your cool and organize your thoughts in a systematic manner.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Begin with your topic and then follow it up with a short explanation or a brief summary of the reasons you responded in a certain manner. Then, add instances or elaborate. Once you’ve thoroughly explained, go back to the previous section.
Similarly, if you are asked to describe your involvement in a project or task then you can apply this method. STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond to criteria for selection. When you use STAR it is necessary to describe a context,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken, and lastly, the results.
All it is in the body language
Behaving naturally in a stressful environment can be a challenge but it is possible to practice professional communication. You can sit in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask you questions and take note of your actions. Are you moving or fidgeting about with anxiety? Do you appear rigid, aloof, defensive, or closed off in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions in line with the point you are trying to make? Do you convey authenticity, openness, and genuine interest?
Take a look at your strengths and weaknesses.
Before you go to the interview, you should go over the job description over again. Assuming you read the job description and then used the roles and responsibilities described in the description to make changes to your resume and other document of selection It is essential to review the job description to clearly present yourself to the interviewer. Be candid and open concerning your abilities and shortcomings. Being open about your strengths can allow the interviewer to notice your unique selling points as a potential customer. However, signalling your intent to work on your weaknesses will be just as notable.
Prepare questions
Another crucial aspect of an interview is showing genuine interest in the role and in the business. The best person to ask is the interviewer. If you’ve noticed something you like in the job description, or if you’ve got any questions not answered on their FAQ page or their guide questions (which can be found in the job packet or in their general hiring page about section) Make sure to bring them up at the end of the interview, after your interviewer encourages you to ask questions. The most interesting questions you could ask your employer
"How can I be the most qualified person for this job, if I am offered the chance to join members of your staff?"
"Does the company have any major projects underway right now"
"What are the chances to advance and further education?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
The salary package and other benefits are often advertised with the position (or within a set of options in the case of SEEK). However, interviewers could want to know what salary you expect to earn. A good tip is to include a range that you would like your salary to fall instead of offering an exact or fixed number. Keep your limits to a certain extent instead of allowing a an expansive margin. For instance, if expect to make $75,000 a year, an appropriate range would be in the $73,000 to $80,000 or anything in the range of $10,000. Also, be aware of other benefits and perks in addition to these when you think about your salary goals.
Having these preparatory steps in your purse is important for ensuring you are in confidence to answer the toughest questions. Be confident, feel confident and be courageous.
To assist with recruitment-related documents or credentials as well as the preparation for your interview, get in touch with Perth Resume. Our professional and friendly consultants can help you with your interview preparation steps. Contact us today for your no-cost quote or call us direct to speak with one of our consultants on 0800 215 100.
