Mastering Interview Readiness
One of the most frightening aspects of job searching is the fear of an interview. Fear of being interviewed is a natural result of wanting acceptance and approval from others, especially from your prospective employers. Although talking about oneself may come naturally to some people however, many are nervous about being asked questions about their career or past accomplishments. Perhaps it is because of modesty or the fear of being asked to answer personal questions interviews have turned out to be one of the most intimidating aspects during the selection process.
This does not have to be the situation.
Interviews are a great way for the applicant to demonstrate their skills, achievements, and potentials. You’ve already passed the first step, with your resume making its way through ATS scanners and you being considered for an interview. This chance to present and elaborate further on one’s profile, employment history and the most important skills and knowledge is the aforementioned way to get noticed If you can convince the interviewer you’re the right candidate that increases your chances of passing through the next phase of the final selection process.
You can, fortunately, prepare for interview questions if you’re struggling with fears about speaking about your own achievements. Practice is key and, fortunately, interview questions can be rehearsed ahead of time. The secret to flawless interviews is preparation. Here are some helpful tips you can follow to boost your chances of nailing the interview and impressing future employers:
Make yourself comfortable when faced with tricky questions.
Interviewers are able to ask tough questions partly because they want to get information from you as well as since they want to help how you can get rid of potentially contentious topics and concerns. Take for example the question "Why do you want to leave your current position?"
The answer could be due to problems with management, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. No matter the answer, however, the manner in which you phrase your response will signal your capacity to be an objective and fair observer. Respond honestly and explain your responses with the greatest objectivity possible. This means that you should eliminate all emotional responses, like answers based on feelings or emotions and are not substantiated by evidence.
Other questions to prepare for are "What made you apply for this position?", "Why should we choose you?", or trick questions such as "Why do we not employ you?" 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 follow up with a short reason or summary as to why you chose to respond in a specific manner. After that, you can add examples or further elaborate. After you have explained thoroughly the topic, return to your original point.
If you’re requested to provide a description of your participation on a project or task then you can utilize an approach called the STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond on selection criteria. When using STAR the first thing you need to do is write the Situation,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken followed by the final result.
All it is in the body language
Being natural in a stressful situation may be difficult, but you can always practice professional communication. Sit in front of a mirror or ask a friend you trust to inquire about your concerns and take note of your actions. Are you fidgeting or shifting around in a tense manner? Do you seem rigid, aloof, defensive or aloof in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions match what you want to convey? Do you communicate authenticity, openness and genuine enthusiasm?
Think about your strengths and weaknesses
Before you go to the interview, make sure you review the description of the position. If you have read the job description and applied the roles and responsibilities described therein to modify and customise your resume and other documents for selection It is crucial to look at the job description to clearly present yourself to the interviewer. Be upfront and honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Being realistic about your strengths will enable interviewers to recognize your strengths as a prospective client. However, announcing your intention to improve your weaknesses will also be important.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is to show 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 you have questions that were left unanswered through their FAQ or the guide questions (which are usually found in the job application or their general hiring page about section) Make sure to bring them up at the conclusion of the interview, when your interviewer invites you to ask questions. The most interesting questions you could ask your employer are:
"How can I be the most qualified person for this task, if given the opportunity to work alongside the team?"
"Does the company has any major projects going on right now"
"What are the potential opportunities to advance and further education?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Other benefits and packages for salary are generally advertised with the position (or in a variety, in the case of SEEK). However, the interviewer may ask you how much you anticipate earning. The most important thing to do is include a range that you’d like your earnings to be, rather than providing an exact or set number. Be sure to keep the limit to a narrow range instead of providing an expansive margin. For example, if you think you will earn $75,000 in a year, an appropriate choice would be anything from the $73,000 to $80,000 or anything in the range of $10,000. Be mindful of additional perks and benefits in addition to these when you are evaluating your salary expectations.
Inputting these steps into your back pocket is essential to be prepared with the confidence to answer the toughest questions. Be confident, confident, and confident and bold.
For assistance in recruitment-related documents and credentials , and also for interviews, please get in touch with Perth Resume. Our knowledgeable and professional consultants are able to guide you through the interview preparation phases. Contact us today for an free quote or phone us directly for a chat with one of our experts on 1300 871 072.
