Ready Yourself for Interviews
Perhaps the most intimidating aspect of job hunts is the interview stage. The fear of an interview is a natural consequence of seeking the approval and support of others in particular from potential employers. Although expressing their opinions about themselves might come naturally to some people but others feel nervous about being asked questions about their career or past successes. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort that comes with being asked questions about their personal life Interviews have become one of the biggest and most nerve-wracking parts in the process of hiring.
It doesn’t have to be the scenario.
Interviews are an important method for applicants to prove their capabilities, achievements, and potentials. It’s been a while since you’ve completed the initial step by submitting your resume to it through ATS scanners and being shortlisted for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and further elaborate on your profile, work history as well as key abilities and knowledge is the aforementioned way to get noticed and if you can convince the interviewer that you’re the right candidate this increases your chances of getting through to the next step in the final selection process.
Luckily, you can prepare for interviews if you have fears about speaking about your own achievements. Training is the key to success, and fortunately, interview questions can be practiced in advance. The key to flawless interviews is preparation. Here are some guidelines you can follow to boost your chances of aceing that interview and impressing your future employers:
Be comfortable with difficult questions.
Interviewers pose challenging questions partially because they wish to get information from you as well as because they want to help you get out of potentially contentious topics and concerns. For instance, consider the question "Why have you decided to quit your current position?"
The answer to the question could be due to management concerns, or issues regarding work-life balance, for instance. No matter the answer however, the manner that you formulate the answer will indicate your ability to be an objective and fair observer. Respond honestly and explain your reasoning with as much objectivity as can be. This means that you should eliminate emotional responses like responses based on feelings or sentiments and are not supported by factual evidence.
Other important questions to ask are "What motivated you to apply for this position?", "Why should we choose your services?", or trick questions like "Why do us not hire you?" The key is to remain calm 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 why you responded a certain manner. Then, add instances or elaborate. Once you’ve explained everything thoroughly the topic, return to the point you made earlier.
If you’re requested to provide a description of your participation in a particular project or task, you may apply an approach called the STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond to criteria for selection. If you are using STAR, you must state a scenario,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken followed by the final result.
It’s all in the body language
The ability to act naturally in stressful environment can be a tall order, but you can always practice professional communication. You can sit in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to inquire about your concerns and note your mannerisms. Are you shifting or fidgeting around in a tense manner? Do you appear stiff, standoffish, defensive or shut off in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions consistent with the point you are trying to convey? Do you display genuineness, honesty, and genuine interest?
Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses
Prior to your interview, ensure that you read the job description over again. Assuming you read the job description and applied the roles and duties listed therein to modify and customise your resume and other documents for selection It is crucial to review the job description to honestly describe yourself to the interviewer. Be open and honest regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being open about your strengths will allow interviewers to recognize your strengths as a potential customer. However, showing your determination to improve your weaknesses will be just as important.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is showing genuine enthusiasm in the role and in the business. The best person to approach questions is your interviewer. If you noticed something interesting in the job description, or if you’ve got any questions that have not been answered on their FAQ page or the guide questions (which are usually found in the job application or the general page for hiring about section) Bring them up at the conclusion of the interview, when your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. The most interesting questions you could ask your employer
"How can I be the most qualified person for this task, if given the chance to work with members of your staff?"
"Does the company have any major projects underway at the moment"
"What are the opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know your salary expectations
The salary package and other benefits are usually advertised alongside the position (or as part of a range for those applying through SEEK). However, interviewers may still be interested in knowing what you’re expecting to earn. The most important thing to do is give a range of where you’d like your earnings to be, rather than providing an exact number or a set amount. Keep your range as narrow as possible instead of offering a an expansive margin. For instance, if anticipate earning $75,000 per year, a reasonable range would be in the $73,000 to $80,000 range, or anyplace within the $10,000 range. Consider additional perks and benefits as well and consider these when you think about your salary expectations.
These steps to prepare in your bag is vital to ensure you have the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, self-assured and courageous.
To assist with recruitment-related documents and credentials and for interviews, please contact Perth Resume. Our friendly and highly trained consultants will be able to help you with your interview preparation phases. Contact us now for an no-cost quote or call us direct for a chat with one of our consultants on 1300 202 475.
