Steps to Interview Readiness
A major and frightening aspects of job searching is the fear of an interview. The fear of an interview is a natural consequence of seeking the approval and support of others, especially from your prospective employers. While speaking about themselves may seem natural to certain people but others feel nervous about being asked questions regarding their professional or previous accomplishments. Perhaps it is because of modesty or the fear of being asked questions about their personal life The interview process has evolved into among the more stressful parts in the process of hiring.
It doesn’t have to be the case.
Interviews are a great opportunity for applicants to prove their capabilities, achievements, and potentials. You’ve made it through the first step by submitting your resume to the cut through ATS scanners and your name being shortlisted for an interview. This opportunity to present and elaborate on your profile, work history, and key skills and expertise is the proverbial way to get noticed and if you can convince the interviewer that you’re a good fit, it boosts your chances of getting through the next phase of the selection process.
You can, fortunately, prepare for interviews if you have concerns about presenting your achievements. It is important to practice and, fortunately, interview questions can be practiced before the date. The secret to successful interviews is preparation. Here are some suggestions you can use to increase your chances of aceing that interview and impressing your prospective employers:
Make yourself comfortable when faced with tricky questions
Interviewers ask challenging questions, partly because they want to gain information and information, but also because they want to help you get out of potentially contentious questions and worries. Take for example the question "Why are you leaving your current job?"
The answer could be due to management issues, or concerns about the balance between work and life, etc. No matter the answer but the way in which you phrase your response will signal your capacity to be an objective and fair observer. Answer honestly and explain your reasoning with the greatest objectivity can be. This means that you should eliminate any emotional responses such as answers based on feelings or sentiments and are not supported by factual evidence.
Other questions to prepare for include "What motivated you to apply for this job?", "Why should be hiring the person we chose to hire?", or trick questions such as "Why should you not hire you?" The key is to remain calm and organise your thoughts carefully.
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 the reason you reacted in a particular way. Next, provide details or go into more detail. Once you’ve thoroughly explained then return to the previous section.
Also, if requested to provide a description of your participation in a task or project, you may utilize to describe your involvement in a project or task, you can use the STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond to selection criteria. In using STAR you will need to write a situation,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken followed by the result.
It’s all in the body language
Acting naturally in a stressful situation could be a challenge However, you can practice professional communication. Place yourself in front of a mirror or ask a trusted friend to ask questions of you and take note of your actions. Are you flitting or shifting around in a tense manner? Do you seem rigid, aloof, defensive, or closed off in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions reflect the message you’re trying to convey? Do you display openness, sincerity and genuine enthusiasm?
Think about your strengths and weaknesses.
Before you go to the interview, you should go over the job description over again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and utilized the roles and responsibilities described therein to modify and customise your resume and other documents for selection It is essential to look at the job description and how you will describe yourself to the interviewer. Be honest and upfront on your strength and weakness. Being honest about your strengths will allow the interviewer to note your selling points as a prospect. However, signalling your intent to improve your weaknesses will be just as notable.
Prepare questions
Another important aspect of the interview is showing genuine enthusiasm in the role and in the company. The best person to ask for questions during the interview is the one you interview. If you’ve seen something that’s interesting from the job descriptions or if you have any questions that were left unanswered on their FAQ page or guide questions (which typically are found in the job description or the general page for hiring about section) Make sure to bring them up during the interview when the interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. The most interesting questions you could ask your employer include:
"How can I be the most suitable person for the task, if offered the chance to join your team?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline at the moment"
"What are the opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Be aware of your salary expectations
Salary packages and other benefits 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. The most important thing to do is give a range of where you’d like your earnings to fall rather than giving an exact number or a set amount. Make sure to keep your range tight instead of giving a wide margin. If, for instance, you anticipate earning $75,000 per year, a reasonable range would be in the $73,000-$80,000 range or anything in the range of $10,000. Also, be aware of additional perks and benefits also and take these into consideration when you think about your salary goals.
Having these preparatory steps in your purse is important to equip yourself with the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and be courageous.
If you need assistance with documents related to recruitment and certificates, as well as for the preparation for your interview, contact Perth Resume. Our professional and friendly consultants can guide you through the interview preparation stages. Contact us now for the no-cost quote or contact us directly to speak to one of our consultants at 0800 024 129.
