Optimizing Your Interview Preparation
The most daunting aspect of job hunts is the daunting interview process. The fear of an interview is a natural result of wanting recognition and acceptance from other people, especially from your prospective employers. While expressing themselves in a positive manner may be a natural thing for some but others feel nervous about being asked about their career or past achievements. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort that comes with being asked to answer personal questions The interview process has evolved into one of the biggest and most stressful parts in the process of hiring.
This doesn’t need to be the case.
Interviews are an important method for applicants to prove their capabilities have been demonstrated, as well as their potential. It’s been a while since you’ve completed the initial step by submitting your resume to an appearance on ATS scanners, and your name being shortlisted for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate on the profile of your employer, background as well as key abilities and expertise is the proverbial step to the front: if you convince the interviewer that you’re a good fit you increase your odds of passing to the next step in the final selection process.
There is no need to be worried about preparing for interviews if you have doubts about speaking about your personal achievements. Training is the key to success, and fortunately, interview questions can be practiced in advance. The key to a flawless interview is preparation. Here are some guidelines you can implement to improve your chances of nailing the interview and impressing your potential employers.
Be comfortable with difficult questions
Interviewers pose challenging questions partially because they wish to elicit information as well as in order to help you come out of potential contentious issues and concerns. Consider, for instance, the question "Why are you resigning from your current job?"
The answer to the question may be because of management concerns, or issues about the balance between work and life, etc. Whatever the reason but the way that you formulate your answer will show your capacity to be a fair and objective observer. Give a clear and honest explanation of your reasoning in the most objective way feasible. This means removing any emotional responses such as responses that are based solely on feelings or emotions and are not supported by factual evidence.
Other important questions to ask include "What inspired you to apply for this job?", "Why should we choose you?", or trick questions like "Why do be able to not hire you?" The key is to not lose composure and arrange your thoughts with care.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Start with your statement and follow up with a short note of the reason or reasons the reasons you responded in a certain way. Add specific examples or provide more details. After you have explained thoroughly the topic, return to the point you made earlier.
Also, if required to explain your participation on a project or task it is possible to apply the STAR Method, which is typically used to respond to criteria for selection. When you use STAR it is necessary to describe a context,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken followed by the Result.
It’s all in the body language
Being natural in a stressful environment can be a challenge but it is possible to learn to communicate professionally. Sit in front of a mirror or ask a friend you trust to ask you questions and observe your behavior. Are you shifting or fidgeting about with anxiety? Do you look intimidating, stiff, defensive or reserved in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions match the message you’re trying to convey? Do you display sincerity, authenticity and genuine interest?
Take a look at your strengths and your weaknesses.
Before you go to the interview, make sure you go over the job description again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and utilized the roles and duties listed within to customize and modify your resume as well as other selection documents It is essential to review the job description and how you will present yourself to the interviewer. Be upfront and honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Being realistic regarding your strengths will allow interviewers to recognize your strengths as a prospect. However, showing your determination to address your weaknesses will be just as important.
Prepare questions
Another crucial aspect of an interview is showing genuine enthusiasm in the job and within the business. The most appropriate person to ask questions is your interviewer. If you have noticed something intriguing within the description of your job or if you’ve got any questions not answered by their FAQ page or the guide questions (which are usually found in the job application or their general hiring page About section) You can raise them at the end of the interview, after your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer
"How do I become the most suitable person for the job, if I am given the opportunity to work with your team?"
"Does the company have any major projects on right now"
"What are the chances to further develop and learn?"
Know your salary expectations
Benefits and salary packages are usually advertised alongside the position (or within a set of options if applying through SEEK). But, interviewers might ask you how much you are expecting. An important point to remember is to include a range that you’d like your pay to be, rather than providing an exact number or a set amount. Try to keep your limit to a narrow range instead of providing the possibility of a large margin. For example, if you are expecting to earn $75,000 per year, an appropriate range is anywhere between the $73,000 to $80,000 or anything in the range of $10,000. Be aware of any other benefits and perks also and take these into consideration when you are evaluating your salary expectations.
The preparation steps you have in your back pocket is essential to be prepared with the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, feel confident, and be bold.
To assist with recruitment-related documents and certificates, as well as for interviews, please reach out to Perth Resume. Our friendly and highly trained consultants can help you through your preparatory phases. Contact us now for the free quote or phone us directly to speak with one our experts on 1300 297 507.
