Ace Your Interviews: Preparation Guide
A major and difficult aspects of the job search is the interview stage. It is a normal consequence of seeking acceptance and approval from others and especially your potential employers. Although expressing their opinions about themselves might be a natural thing for some However, some are uncomfortable being asked questions regarding their careers or their previous accomplishments. Perhaps due to modesty or the anxiety that comes from being asked questions about their personal life The interview process has evolved into an extremely intimidating parts of the hiring process.
This does not have to be the case.
Interviews are a great method for applicants to show that their competencies are, their achievements, and potential. You have already been through the first step, with your resume making the cut through ATS scanners and being considered for an interview. This chance to present and elaborate on the profile of your employer, background as well as the key skills and abilities is the proverbial foot in the door If you can convince the interviewer you’re the right candidate, it boosts your chances of passing to the next step in the selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews even if you’re having fears about speaking about your own achievements. The practice is essential and, fortunately, interview questions can be rehearsed ahead of time. The key to a flawless interview is preparation. Here are some tips that you can use to increase your chances at nailing that interview and impressing your prospective employers:
Be comfortable with difficult questions.
Interviewers will ask you tough questions, partially because they wish to elicit information as well as because they want to help how you can get rid of potentially contentious topics and concerns. Consider for instance the question "Why do you want to leave your current position?"
The answer to this question may be because of problems with management, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. Whatever the reason however, the manner that you express your answer will demonstrate your capacity to be an objective and fair observer. Respond honestly and explain your response using as much objectivity is possible. This means that you should eliminate emotional responses like answers that are based purely on feelings or emotions and are not substantiated by factual evidence.
Other questions to be prepared for are "What motivated you to apply for this role?", "Why should we hire the person we chose to hire?", or trick questions like "Why do be able to not employ you?" The key is not to lose your cool 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 follow with a brief explanation or a brief summary of why you responded a certain way. Next, provide specific examples or provide more details. Once you’ve thoroughly explained, go back to your original point.
In the same way, if you’re requested to provide a description of your participation in a project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could use an approach called the STAR Method, which is also usually used in responding the selection requirements. When you use STAR the first thing you need to do is write the context,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken then the results.
It’s all in the body language
Acting naturally in a stressful environment can be a daunting task However, you can make sure you are practicing professional communication. Put yourself in front of the mirror or ask a friend you trust to inquire about your concerns and observe your behavior. Are you flitting or shifting about with anxiety? Do you appear stiff, standoffish, defensive or shut off in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions reflect the point you are trying to convey? Do you communicate openness, sincerity and genuine enthusiasm?
Be aware of your strengths and weaknesses
Before the interview, be sure to review the job description again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and applied the roles and responsibilities listed in the description to make changes to your resume and other selection documents It is imperative to consider the job description and how you will describe yourself to the interviewer. Be honest and upfront regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being open about your strengths will enable the interviewer to notice your selling points as a potential customer. But, indicating your intention to address your weaknesses will also be relevant.
Prepare questions
Another important aspect of the interview is showing genuine enthusiasm in the job and within the business. The best person to inquire is the interviewer. If you have noticed something intriguing in the job description or if you’ve got any questions not answered by their FAQ page or their 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 encourages you to ask questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer
"How can I be the best person for the job, should I be given the chance to be part of members of your staff?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline in the present"
"What are the possibilities for further development and training?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Other benefits and packages for salary are generally advertised with the position (or on a list, when applying via SEEK). However, interviewers may still be interested in knowing what you are expecting. An important point to remember is to give a range of where you would like your salary to fall rather than giving an exact or set number. Try to keep your range tight instead of giving any wide range. For example, if you are expecting to earn $75,000 per year, a reasonable range is anywhere between the $73,000 to $80,000 or anywhere within the $10,000-$10,000 range. Be mindful of other perks and benefits also and take these into consideration when you are evaluating your salary expectations.
These steps to prepare in your back pocket is essential to equip yourself with the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and bold.
For help with the recruitment process, documents or credentials as well as interview preparation, reach out to Perth Resume. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable consultants are able to guide you through the interview preparation steps. Contact us today for your free quotation or phone us directly to speak with one of our experts on 1300 202 475.
