Interview Readiness Blueprint
Perhaps the most frightening aspects of job searching is the interview stage. The fear of an interview is a natural result of wanting to seek acceptance and approval 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 about their career or past accomplishments. Perhaps it is because of modesty or the discomfort that comes with being asked questions about their personal life The interview process has evolved into one of the biggest and most stressful parts in the process of hiring.
It doesn’t have to be the case.
Interviews are a crucial way for the applicant to show that their competencies as well as their accomplishments and capabilities. It’s been a while since you’ve been through the first step with your resume passing the cut through ATS scanners and being shortlisted for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and further elaborate on your resume, experience as well as key abilities and experience is the equivalent of getting a entrance into the interview If you can convince the interviewer you’re qualified that increases your chances of passing through the next stage of the selection process.
Luckily, you can prepare for interviews if you have fears about speaking about your personal achievements. Training is the key to success and, fortunately, interview questions can be practiced in advance. The key to flawless interviews is preparation, and here are some guidelines you can apply to boost your chances at nailing that interview and impressing future employers:
Be comfortable with difficult questions.
Interviewers pose challenging questions in part, to gather information however, also since they want to help you navigate your way out of potentially contentious issues and issues. Consider for instance the question "Why are you resigning from your current position?"
The reason for this may be because of management issues, or concerns about work-life balance. Whatever the reason but the way that you express your answer will demonstrate your ability to be a fair and objective observer. Be honest and articulate your reasoning using as much objectivity can be. This includes removing emotional responses like answers that are based purely on sentiments or feelings, and are not supported by evidence.
Other important questions to ask are "What made you apply for this job?", "Why should us choose to hire the person we chose to hire?", or trick questions like "Why do we not take you on?" The key is to stay calm and arrange your thoughts with care.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Lead with your point and follow with a brief argument or explanation of the reason you reacted in a particular manner. Then, add details or go into more detail. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly then return to the point you made earlier.
Also, if asked to describe your involvement in a particular project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could employ to describe your involvement in a project or task, you can use the STAR Method, which is often used when responding to criteria for selection. When using STAR the first thing you need to do is write a Situation,followed by a Task,then a description of Actionstaken then the result.
It’s all in body language
The ability to act naturally in difficult situation can be a daunting task but it is possible to try to practice professional communication. Put yourself in front of the mirror or ask a trusted person to ask questions and note your mannerisms. Are you shifting or fidgeting about with anxiety? Do you appear stiff, standoffish, defensive or reserved in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions in line with the message you’re trying to convey? Do you communicate authenticity, openness, and genuine interest?
Consider your strengths and weaknesses
Before you go to the interview, make sure you read the job description once more. If you have read the job description and used the roles and duties listed therein to modify and customise your resume and other documents for selection It is crucial to consider the job description in order to accurately describe yourself to the interviewer. Be honest and upfront about your strengths and weaknesses. Being honest regarding your strengths will allow the interviewer to note your unique selling points as a prospect. But, indicating your intention to work on your weaknesses will be just as important.
Prepare questions
Another important aspect of the interview is showing genuine interest about the job and the company. The best person to approach is the interviewer. If you’ve seen something that’s interesting in the job description, or if you have concerns that weren’t answered on their FAQ page or guide questions (which typically are found in the job packet or in their general hiring page about section) You can raise them at the end of the interview when the interviewer invites you to ask questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer:
"How do I become the best person for the job, should I be given the opportunity to work alongside you and your colleagues?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline right now"
"What are the possibilities to further develop and learn?"
Know your salary expectations
Other benefits and packages for salary are usually advertised alongside the position (or within a set of options, in the case of SEEK). However, interviewers could inquire about the amount you anticipate earning. An important point to remember is to offer a range within which you’d like your earnings to be, rather than providing an exact, fixed amount. Try to keep your range tight instead of giving any wide range. For instance, if you are expecting to earn $75,000 per year, a good range is anywhere between the $73,000 to $80,000 or anyplace within the $10,000 range. Be aware of any other benefits and perks too and think about these when you think about your salary expectations.
Having these preparatory steps in your purse is important to ensure you have the confidence to answer the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured, and be bold.
For help with the recruitment process, documents and credentials , and also for interview preparation, contact Perth Resume. Our professional and friendly consultants can guide you through the interview preparation steps. Contact us now for an no-cost quote or to call us directly to speak with one our consultants at 1300 993 659.
