Prepping Effectively for Interviews
One of the most intimidating aspect of job hunts is the daunting interview process. Interview fear is a natural result of wanting approval and validation from others, especially from your prospective employers. Although expressing their opinions about themselves might seem natural to certain people but others feel nervous about being asked questions regarding their work or prior achievements. Perhaps due to modesty or the discomfort arising from being asked personal questions interviews have turned out to be an extremely intimidating parts that are required to hire.
This does not have to be the case.
Interviews are an important way for the applicant to prove their capabilities have been demonstrated, as well as their potential. You have already completed the initial step and your resume has made its way through ATS scanners and your name being shortlisted for an interview. The chance to show and elaborate further on your profile, work history as well as the key skills and knowledge is the aforementioned step to the front If you can convince the interviewer you’re qualified you increase your odds of passing through the next step of the final selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews even if you’re having apprehensions about talking about your personal achievements. Practice is key and luckily, interview questions can be practiced before the date. The key to a flawless interview is preparation, and here are some suggestions you can follow to boost your chances at nailing that interview and impressing your prospective employers:
Be comfortable with difficult questions.
Interviewers pose challenging questions partially because they wish to get information from you as well as since they want to help how you can get rid of potentially contentious issues and worries. Consider, for instance, the question "Why are you leaving your current role?"
The answer to the question may be because of problems with management, or concerns with work-life balance, etc. Whatever the reason but the way in which you phrase your answer will demonstrate your ability to be a fair and objective observer. Be honest and articulate your answer using as much objectivity is possible. This means eliminating all emotional responses, like responses based on feelings or emotions that are not supported by facts.
Other questions to consider include "What made you apply for this role?", "Why should we hire your services?", or trick questions like "Why do you not employ you?" The key is to remain calm and plan your thoughts well.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Start with your statement and follow with a brief argument or explanation of the reasons you responded in a certain way. After that, you can add instances or elaborate. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly then return to the previous section.
Also, if asked to describe your involvement in a task or project then you can employ the STAR Method, which is typically used to respond on selection criteria. When you use STAR you will need to write a situation,followed by a Task,then a description of Actionstaken followed by the Result.
All it is in the body language
The ability to act naturally in stressful environment can be difficult However, you can practice professional communication. Sit in front of a mirror or ask a friend you trust to inquire about your concerns and observe your body language. Are you shifting or fidgeting around in a tense manner? Do you seem rigid, aloof, defensive or shut off in your body language? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions in line with what you want to convey? Do you convey sincerity, authenticity, and genuine interest?
Think about your strengths and your weaknesses.
Prior to the interview, make sure you read the job description once more. Assuming you read the job description and then used the roles and responsibilities listed in the description to make changes to your resume and other selection documents, it is important to think about the job description to clearly prepare yourself for interviewers. Be candid and open regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being honest about your strengths will enable the interviewer to notice your unique selling points as a prospective client. But, indicating your intention to address your weaknesses is just as important.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is showing genuine interest for the position and the business. The most appropriate person to ask questions is your interviewer. If you have noticed something intriguing from the job descriptions, or you have questions that have not been answered by their FAQ page or guide questions (which are typically found within the job packet or their general hiring page about section) You can raise them after the interview, when your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. Some thought-provoking questions you may ask your employer:
"How can I be the most qualified person for this job, should I be offered the chance to work alongside the team?"
"Does the company has any major projects going on at the moment"
"What are the chances to further develop and learn?"
Be aware of your salary expectations
The salary package and other benefits are usually advertised alongside the job (or in a variety, in the case of SEEK). However, the interviewer may inquire about the amount you are expecting. A good tip is to include a range that you’d like your pay to fall rather than giving an exact or fixed number. Make sure to keep your limit to a narrow range instead of providing a wide margin. If, for instance, you think you will earn $75,000 in a year, an appropriate range would be anywhere in the $73,000 to $80,000 area or anywhere within the $10,000-$10,000 range. Be mindful of additional perks and benefits in addition to these when you think about your salary expectations.
Having these preparatory steps in your back pocket is essential to ensure you have the readiness to face the toughest questions. Be confident, confident, and confident and be courageous.
To assist with recruitment-related documents or credentials as well as interview preparation, you may get in touch with Perth Resume. Our friendly and highly trained consultants are able to help you with your interview preparation steps. Contact us today for an no-cost quote or phone us directly to speak to one of our consultants on 1300 291 293.
