Ready Yourself for Interviews
Perhaps the most difficult aspects of the job search is the daunting interview process. Fear of being interviewed is a natural consequence of seeking recognition and acceptance from other people, especially from your prospective employers. Although expressing their opinions about themselves might be a natural thing for some but others feel nervous about being asked about their career or past achievements. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort arising from being asked questions about their personal life interviews have turned out to be an extremely intimidating aspects in the process of hiring.
This doesn’t have to be the situation.
Interviews are a great method for applicants to show that their competencies have been demonstrated, as well as their potential. You have already been through the first step and your resume has made its way through ATS scanners and getting a callback. This chance to present and further elaborate on your resume, experience and the most important skills and knowledge is the aforementioned way to get noticed and if you can convince the interviewer you’re qualified you increase your odds of passing to the next step in the final selection process.
There is no need to be worried about preparing for interview questions if you’re struggling with concerns about presenting your personal achievements. The practice is essential and luckily, interview questions can be practiced before the date. The key to flawless interviews is preparation, and here are some helpful tips you can follow to boost your chances of nailing the interview and impressing your potential employers.
Make yourself comfortable when faced with tricky questions
Interviewers are able to ask tough questions partially because they wish to gather information as well as because they want to help you navigate your way out of potentially contentious issues and issues. Consider for instance the question "Why are you resigning from your current position?"
The reason for this could be due to management concerns, or issues with work-life balance, etc. Whatever the reason however, the manner in which you phrase your answer will demonstrate your ability to be an objective and fair observer. Be honest and articulate your responses using as much objectivity feasible. This means removing any emotional responses such as responses based on sentiments or feelings, and do not have any basis in actual facts.
Other important questions to ask are "What motivated you to apply for this position?", "Why should we hire you?", or trick questions like "Why do us not take you on?" The key is not to lose your cool and arrange your thoughts with care.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Lead with your point and follow with a brief note of the reason or reasons why you chose to respond in a specific manner. After that, you can add specific examples or provide more details. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly the topic, return to your previous point.
Similarly, if you are required to explain your participation in a project or task it is possible to apply the STAR Method, which is often used when responding the selection requirements. When using STAR the first thing you need to do is write an situation,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken as well as the result.
It’s all in the body language
Acting naturally in a difficult situation can be difficult However, you can practice professional communication. Put yourself in front of the mirror or ask a trusted person to inquire about your concerns and observe your behavior. Are you shifting or fidgeting around with a nervousness? Do you appear uneasy, aggressive, or closed off in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions match your message you’re trying to make? Do you communicate openness, sincerity and genuine enthusiasm?
Take a look at your strengths and your weaknesses.
Before the interview, be sure to review the job description again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and utilized the roles and duties listed therein to modify and customise your resume and other documents for selection It is essential to consider the job description in order to accurately describe yourself to the interviewer. Be upfront and honest on your strength and weakness. Being truthful regarding your strengths will allow interviewers to recognize your selling points as a potential customer. However, announcing your intention to address your weaknesses is just as significant.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is showing genuine interest in the job and within the company. The best person to inquire to ask questions of the person interviewing you is. If you noticed something interesting within the description of your job or if you’ve got any questions that have not been answered on their FAQ page or the guide questions (which can be found in the job packet or the general page for hiring About section) Bring them up at the end of the interview, when your interviewer asks you to pose questions. The most interesting questions you could ask your employer are:
"How can I be the best person for the jobif given the opportunity to work with the team?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline right now"
"What are the potential opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know your salary expectations
Other benefits and packages for salary are usually advertised alongside the position (or in a variety when applying via SEEK). However, interviewers may still be interested in knowing what you’re expecting to earn. The most important thing to do is offer a range within which you’d like your earnings to be based instead of giving an exact or fixed number. Be sure to keep the range tight instead of giving any wide range. For instance, if expect to make $75,000 a year, a reasonable range would be in the $73,000 to $80,000 range, or anything in the range of $10,000. Consider other benefits and perks as well and consider these when you are evaluating your salary expectations.
These steps to prepare in your pocket is crucial to be prepared with the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and courageous.
For assistance in recruitment-related documents and certificates, as well as for interviews, please reach out to Perth Resume. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable consultants will be able to assist you in your preparation steps. Contact us now for an complimentary quote or contact us directly to speak with one of our experts on 1300 987 836.
