Mastering Interview Readiness
One of the most intimidating aspect of job hunts is the interview stage. Interview fear is a natural consequence of seeking approval and validation from others, 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 questions regarding their career or past successes. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort arising from being asked personal questions The interview process has evolved into an extremely intimidating parts in the process of hiring.
This does not have to be the scenario.
Interviews are an important opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their skills have been demonstrated, as well as their potential. You’ve been through the first step with your resume passing its way through ATS scanners and your name being considered for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate on your resume, experience as well as key abilities and knowledge is the aforementioned foot in the door and if you can convince the interviewer that you’re qualified this increases your chances to be selected for the next step of the selection process.
There is no need to be worried about preparing for interviews in case you’re experiencing doubts about speaking about your personal achievements. It is important to practice, and fortunately, interview questions can be rehearsed prior to the time. The key to a flawless interview is preparation. Here are some suggestions you can implement to improve your chances of nailing the interview and impressing potential employers.
Get comfortable around tricky questions.
Interviewers ask challenging questions, in part, to elicit information however, also since they want to help you get out of potential contentious issues and issues. Take for example the question "Why do you want to leave your current position?"
The answer may be because of managerial issues, or worries about the balance between work and life, etc. Whatever the reason, however, the manner in which you phrase your answer will demonstrate your ability to be a fair and objective observer. Be honest and articulate your responses with the greatest objectivity feasible. This includes removing all emotional responses, like responses that are based solely on feelings or sentiments and do not have any basis in facts.
Other important questions to ask are "What inspired you to apply for this role?", "Why should be hiring your services?", or trick questions like "Why do you not choose you?" The key is not to lose your cool and plan your thoughts well.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Lead with your point and follow with a brief explanation or a brief summary of why you chose to respond in a specific manner. Next, provide specific examples or provide more details. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly you can go back to the previous section.
In the same way, if you’re required to explain your participation in a task or project it is possible to use an approach called the STAR Method, which is typically used to respond to selection criteria. If you are using STAR the first thing you need to do is write an scenario,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken then the result.
It’s all in body language
Being natural in a difficult situation can be a daunting task However, you can make sure you are practicing professional communication. Place yourself in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask questions of you and observe your body language. Are you shifting or fidgeting about with anxiety? Do you look uneasy, aggressive or shut off in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions match the point you are trying to convey? Do you show genuineness, honesty and genuine concern?
Consider your strengths and weaknesses
Prior to your interview, ensure that you read the job description again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and then used the roles and responsibilities outlined therein to modify and customise your resume and other selection documents It is crucial to consider the job description to clearly prepare yourself for interviewers. Be candid and open about your strengths and weaknesses. Being realistic about your strengths will allow interviewers to recognize your selling points as a potential customer. However, signalling your intent to improve your weak points will be equally notable.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is to show genuine interest about the job and the company. The best person to approach is the interviewer. If you noticed something interesting within the description of your job or if you’ve got any questions that have not been answered through their FAQ or guide questions (which can be found in the job description or their general hiring page About section) Make sure to bring them up at the end of the interview when the interviewer encourages you to ask questions. Some of the questions you could ask your employer
"How do I become the best person for the job, should I be offered the chance to join your team?"
"Does the company have any major projects on at the moment"
"What are the potential opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Other benefits and packages for salary are often advertised with the job (or as part of a range, when applying via SEEK). However, interviewers may still want to know what salary you anticipate earning. An important point to remember is to include a range that you’d like your salary to fall rather than giving an exact, fixed amount. Make sure to keep your range tight instead of giving an expansive margin. If, for instance, you expect to make $75,000 a year, an appropriate range would be in the $73,000 to $80,000 or anyplace within the $10,000 range. Be mindful of other perks and benefits as well and consider these when you think about your salary goals.
The preparation steps you have in your back pocket is essential to equip yourself with the ability to tackle the most difficult questions. Be confident, feel confident and courageous.
If you need assistance with documents related to recruitment or credentials as well as the preparation for your interview, reach out to Perth Resume. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable consultants are able to assist you in your preparation stages. Contact us now for the no-cost quote or call us direct to speak to one of our consultants on 08 9468 9176.
