Mastering Interview Readiness
The most difficult aspect of job hunts is the daunting interview process. Interview fear is a natural consequence of seeking the approval and support of others particularly from prospective employers. Although expressing their opinions about themselves might seem natural to certain people, others are apprehensive about being asked about their work or prior achievements. Perhaps because of modesty, or the fear of being asked questions that are personal to them, the interview has become an extremely intimidating parts during the selection process.
This doesn’t need to be the case.
Interviews are a crucial method for applicants to showcase their abilities, achievements, and potentials. It’s been a while since you’ve made it through the first step with your resume passing it through ATS scanners and being considered for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate further on your resume, experience and the most important skills and abilities is the proverbial entrance into the interview when you convince the interviewer you have what it takes this increases your chances of passing the next step of the selection process.
You can, fortunately, prepare for interviews even if you’re having concerns about presenting your own achievements. Training is the key to success to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed prior to the time. The secret to successful interviews is preparation, and here are some helpful tips you can apply to boost your chances of aceing that interview and impressing potential employers.
Get comfortable around tricky questions.
Interviewers pose challenging questions partially because they wish to gain information however, also since they want to help you navigate your way out of potentially contentious topics and concerns. For instance, consider the question "Why are you resigning from your current position?"
The answer to this question could be due to managerial issues, or worries about the balance between work and life, etc. No matter the answer, however, the manner in which you phrase your answer will demonstrate your capacity to be an objective and fair observer. Answer honestly and explain your response with the greatest objectivity is possible. This means that you should eliminate emotional responses like responses based on sentiments or feelings, and are not supported by evidence.
Other questions to prepare for are "What motivated you to apply for this job?", "Why should be hiring you?", or trick questions such as "Why do you not take you on?" The key is to stay calm and arrange your thoughts with care.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Introduce your idea and then provide a concise argument or explanation of the reason you reacted in a particular manner. Then, add details or go into more detail. Once you’ve thoroughly explained you can go back to the point you made earlier.
In the same way, if you’re requested to provide a description of your participation in a particular project or task it is possible to apply this method. STAR Method, which is often used when responding on selection criteria. When you use STAR the first thing you need to do is write an situation,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken then the Result.
The body language
Being natural in a stressful environment can be a daunting task, but you can always try to practice professional communication. Sit in front of a mirror or ask a friend you trust to ask questions and observe your body language. Are you flitting or shifting about with anxiety? Do you appear rigid, aloof, defensive or aloof in your body and speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions reflect your message you’re trying to convey? Do you communicate openness, sincerity, and genuine interest?
Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses
Before the interview, be sure to read the description of the position. If you have read the job description and applied the roles and responsibilities outlined in it to alter and personalize your resume and other document of selection It is essential to consider the job description to clearly present yourself to the interviewer. Be upfront and honest on your strength and weakness. Being truthful about your strengths will enable interviewers to recognize your strengths as a potential customer. However, announcing your intention to improve your weaknesses will also be significant.
Prepare questions
Another crucial aspect of an interview is showing genuine interest about the job and the company. The best person to ask questions is your interviewer. If you’ve seen something that’s interesting from the job descriptions, or if you have any questions not answered on their FAQ page or the guide questions (which typically are found in the job description or their general hiring page about section), raise these at the end of the interview, after your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer:
"How can I be an ideal candidate for the job, should I be given the opportunity to join the team?"
"Does the company have any major projects on right now"
"What are the potential opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Other benefits and packages for salary are typically advertised along with the position (or on a list for those applying through SEEK). However, the interviewer may inquire about the amount you anticipate earning. One important tip is to offer a range within which you’d like your salary to be, rather than providing an exact number or a set amount. Make sure to keep your range as narrow as possible instead of offering a any wide range. For instance, if you think you will earn $75,000 in a year, an appropriate range would be in the $73,000-$80,000 range or anywhere within the $10,000 range. Be aware of any other benefits and perks also and take these into consideration when you evaluate your salary expectations.
Having these preparatory steps in your bag is vital to equip yourself with the readiness to face the toughest questions. Be confident, feel confident and bold.
For assistance in recruitment-related documents and credentials and for interview preparation, get in touch with Perth Resume. Our friendly and highly trained consultants are able to help you through your preparatory steps. Contact us today to receive an free quote or contact us directly to speak to one of our consultants at 0800 215 100.
