Optimizing Your Interview Preparation
A major and difficult aspect of job hunts is the fear of an interview. Interview fear is a natural result of wanting to seek the approval and support of others, especially from your prospective employers. While speaking about themselves may be a natural thing for some however, many are nervous about being asked about their careers or their previous successes. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort arising from being asked personal questions, the interview has become one of the most intimidating parts in the process of hiring.
This does not have to be the scenario.
Interviews are a crucial means for the candidate to demonstrate their skills as well as their accomplishments and capabilities. You’ve already made it through the first step with your resume passing an appearance on ATS scanners and being shortlisted for an interview. This opportunity to present and further elaborate on your resume, experience as well as key abilities and abilities is the proverbial way to get noticed when you convince the interviewer that you have what it takes this increases your chances to be selected for the next stage of the selection process.
You can, fortunately, prepare for interviews in case you’re experiencing doubts about speaking about your accomplishments. The practice is essential and, fortunately, interview questions can be practiced ahead of time. The secret to flawless interviews is preparation, and here are some helpful tips you can follow to boost your chances of aceing that interview and impressing your future employers.
Get comfortable around tricky questions
Interviewers pose challenging questions mostly because they are trying to gather information however, also because they want to see you come out of potentially contentious issues and issues. For instance, consider the question "Why are you resigning from your current role?"
The answer could be due to problems with management, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. Whatever the reason but the way the way you frame your answer will demonstrate your ability to be an objective and fair observer. Respond honestly and explain your responses in the most objective way is possible. This includes removing all emotional responses, like responses based on feelings or emotions and are not substantiated by actual facts.
Other important questions to ask include "What made you apply for this role?", "Why should we hire the person we chose to hire?", or trick questions like "Why do you not take you on?" The key is to remain calm and arrange your thoughts with care.
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 why you responded a certain way. Next, provide instances or elaborate. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly, go back to the point you made earlier.
If you’re asked to write about your involvement in a task or project then you can use this method. STAR Method, which is also usually used in responding on selection criteria. When using STAR it is necessary to describe the scenario,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken followed by the results.
It’s all in body language
Acting naturally in a stressful situation could be a tall order However, you can learn to communicate professionally. You can sit in front of a mirror or ask a friend you trust to ask questions and observe your behavior. Are you fidgeting or shifting around with a nervousness? Do you appear rigid, aloof, defensive, or closed off in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions consistent with what you want to make? Do you show genuineness, honesty and genuine concern?
Think about your strengths and your weaknesses.
Prior to your interview, be sure to review the job description once more. In the event that you’ve read the description and used the roles and responsibilities described in the description to make changes to your resume and other selection documents It is essential to review the job description in order to accurately prepare yourself for interviewers. Be candid and open concerning your abilities and shortcomings. Being open about your strengths can allow the interviewer to note your selling points as a potential customer. However, signalling your intent to address your weak points will be equally relevant.
Prepare questions
Another aspect to consider in the interview is showing genuine interest about the job and the company. The best person to ask is the interviewer. If you have noticed something intriguing from the job descriptions, or you have questions not answered through their FAQ or their guide questions (which can be found in the job application or the general page for hiring About section), raise these during the interview when the interviewer asks you to pose questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer include:
"How do I become the most suitable person for the task, if offered the chance to work alongside your team?"
"Does the company has any major projects going on at the moment"
"What are the opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
The salary package and other benefits are often advertised with the position (or in a variety in the case of SEEK). However, interviewers could inquire about the amount you expect to earn. The most important thing to do is provide a range in which you’d like your earnings to be based instead of giving an exact, fixed amount. Make sure to keep your limit to a narrow range instead of providing a wide margin. For instance, if expect to make $75,000 a year, a sensible choice would be anything from the $73,000 to $80,000 range, or anything in the range of $10,000. Also, be aware of other perks and benefits also and take these into consideration when you consider your salary goals.
Inputting these steps into your bag is vital to ensure you have the readiness to face the toughest questions. Be confident, self-assured and bold.
For assistance in recruitment-related documents or credentials as well as interview preparation, you may reach out to Perth Resume. Our friendly and highly trained consultants are able to guide you through the interview preparation stages. Contact us today to receive a no-cost quote or call us direct to speak to one of our consultants on 1300 312 711.
