Ace Your Interviews: Preparation Guide
One of the most daunting aspect of job hunts is the daunting interview process. The fear of an interview is a natural result of wanting acceptance and approval from others in particular from potential employers. Although talking about oneself may seem natural to certain people but others feel nervous about being asked about their professional or previous accomplishments. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort arising from being asked to answer personal questions interviews have turned out to be one of the biggest and most intimidating aspects during the selection process.
This doesn’t need to be the case.
Interviews are the best method for applicants to demonstrate their skills have been demonstrated, as well as their potential. You’ve made it through the first step and your resume has made its way through ATS scanners and getting a callback. The chance to show and elaborate on the profile of your employer, background, and key skills and abilities is the proverbial step to the front when you convince the interviewer that you’re qualified you increase your odds of getting through the next phase of the final selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews in case you’re experiencing concerns about presenting your accomplishments. It is important to practice and luckily, interview questions can be rehearsed in advance. The key to a flawless interview is preparation. Here are some suggestions you can use to increase your chances of nailing the interview and impressing prospective employers:
Learn to be comfortable around difficult questions.
Interviewers ask challenging questions, partly because they want to elicit information and information, but also since they want to help you get out of potential contentious issues and issues. Consider, for instance, the question "Why have you decided to quit your current job?"
The reason for this could be due to management issues, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. No matter the answer but the way in which you phrase your answer will show your capacity to be a fair and objective observer. Respond honestly and explain your answer using as much objectivity feasible. This means that you should eliminate emotional responses like answers based on feelings or emotions and are not substantiated by actual facts.
Other questions to be prepared for are "What motivated you to apply for this job?", "Why should we hire us?", or trick questions such as "Why should us not employ you?" The key is to not lose composure 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 up with a short explanation or a brief summary of the reasons you responded in a certain way. Next, provide specific examples or provide more details. Once you’ve thoroughly explained the topic, return to the previous section.
Similarly, if you are asked to describe your involvement in a task or project and you are required to describe your involvement, you could apply this method. STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond to selection criteria. If you are using STAR the first thing you need to do is write an scenario,followed by a Task,then a description of Actionstaken as well as the result.
All it is in the body language
Acting naturally in a stressful situation could be a daunting task, but you can always learn to communicate professionally. You can sit in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask you questions and observe your behavior. Are you fidgeting or shifting around in a tense manner? Are you looking stiff, standoffish, defensive or aloof in your body language? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions match the point you are trying to make? Do you convey genuineness, honesty and genuine enthusiasm?
Take a look at your strengths and weak points.
Prior to the interview, ensure that you read the description of the position. Assuming that you’ve read the description and used the roles and responsibilities listed in the description to make changes to your resume and other selection documents It is essential to look at the job description to honestly describe yourself to the interviewer. Be honest and upfront about your strengths and weaknesses. Being open about your strengths can allow the interviewer to notice your strengths as a potential client. However, showing your determination to address your weak points will be equally important.
Prepare questions
Another key aspect of the interview is showing genuine interest for the position and the business. The best person to ask to ask questions of the person interviewing you is. If you have noticed something intriguing in the job description, or you have questions that have not been answered 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 after the interview, when your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. Some of the questions you could ask your employer:
"How do I become an ideal candidate for the job, if I am given the opportunity to work alongside you and your colleagues?"
"Does the company has any major projects going on in the present"
"What are the potential opportunities to advance and further education?"
Know your salary expectations
Benefits and salary packages are often advertised with the position (or as part of a range if applying through SEEK). But, interviewers might want to know what salary you expect to earn. A good tip is to offer a range within which you’d like your earnings to be based instead of giving an exact or set number. Keep your limit to a narrow range instead of providing a wide margin. For example, if you anticipate earning $75,000 per year, a reasonable range is anywhere between the $73,000 to $80,000 range, or anywhere within the $10,000-$10,000 range. Consider additional perks and benefits also and take these into consideration when you think about your salary goals.
The preparation steps you have in your purse is important to be prepared with the confidence to answer the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and bold.
For assistance in recruitment-related documents and certificates, as well as for interview preparation, reach out to Perth Resume. Our knowledgeable and professional consultants will be able to guide you through the interview preparation stages. Contact us today for a free quote or to call us directly for a chat with one of our consultants on 1300 240 606.
