Interview Readiness Blueprint
Perhaps the most difficult aspects of job searching is the fear of an interview. Fear of being interviewed is a natural result of wanting acceptance and approval from others, especially from your prospective employers. While speaking about themselves may seem natural to certain people, others are apprehensive about being asked about their career or past successes. Perhaps it is because of modesty or the anxiety that comes from being asked personal questions Interviews have become one of the most nerve-wracking parts of the hiring process.
This doesn’t need to be the scenario.
Interviews are a great opportunity for applicants to showcase their abilities, achievements, and potentials. You have already been through the first step and your resume has made it through ATS scanners and your name being considered for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate upon the profile of your employer, background and the most important skills and experience is the equivalent of getting a way to get noticed and if you can convince the interviewer that you’re qualified you increase your odds of passing through to the next step in the final selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews in case you’re experiencing doubts about speaking about your own achievements. It is important to practice to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed ahead of time. The secret to successful interviews is preparation. Here are some guidelines you can apply to boost your chances at nailing that interview and impressing your future employers:
Make yourself comfortable when faced with tricky questions
Interviewers will ask you tough questions, mostly because they are trying to elicit information, but also, because they want to see you navigate your way out of potentially contentious issues and issues. Consider for instance the question "Why are you resigning from your current job?"
The reason for this may be because of management concerns, or issues with work-life balance, etc. No matter the answer, however, the manner the way you frame the answer will indicate your ability to be a fair and objective observer. Be honest and articulate your reasoning in the most objective way possible. This means that you should eliminate any emotional responses such as responses that are based solely on feelings or emotions and are not supported by actual facts.
Other important questions to ask are "What did you do to get this position?", "Why should we choose you?", or trick questions like "Why should we not hire you?" The key is not to lose your cool 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 note of the reason or reasons why you responded a certain manner. Next, provide details or go into more detail. Once you’ve explained everything thoroughly the topic, return to your previous point.
If you’re required to explain your participation on a project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could use this method. STAR Method, which is typically used to respond on selection criteria. If you are using STAR the first thing you need to do is write the Situation,followed by a Task,then a description of Actionstaken followed by the final result.
The body language
Being natural in a stressful environment can be difficult however, you can try to practice professional communication. Put yourself in front of the mirror or ask a friend you trust to ask questions and note your mannerisms. Are you fidgeting or shifting about with anxiety? Are you looking rigid, aloof, defensive or aloof in your body language? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions reflect the message you’re trying to convey? Do you display openness, sincerity and genuine interest?
Consider your strengths and your weaknesses.
Before you go to the interview, be sure to review the job description again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and applied the roles and responsibilities described in the description to make changes to your resume and other document of selection, it is important to look at the job description and how you will present yourself to the interviewer. Be candid and open regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being realistic about your strengths will allow the interviewer to see your strengths as a prospect. But, indicating your intention to work on your weaknesses will also be relevant.
Prepare questions
Another important aspect of the interview is showing genuine interest in the role and in the company. The best person to approach for questions during the interview is the one you interview. If you noticed something interesting from the job descriptions or if you have any concerns that weren’t answered on their FAQ page or guide questions (which typically are found in the job packet or their general hiring page about section) Make sure to bring them up at the end of the interview, when your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer are:
"How can I be the most suitable person for the job, should I be given the chance to work alongside the team?"
"Does the company have any major projects underway currently"
"What are the possibilities to advance and further education?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Other benefits and packages for salary are typically advertised along with the position (or as part of a range, when applying via SEEK). However, interviewers could inquire about the amount you are expecting. The most important thing to do is offer a range within which you’d like your salary to fall instead of offering an exact number or a set amount. Keep your range as narrow as possible instead of offering a a wide margin. For instance, if expect to make $75,000 a year, a reasonable range is anywhere between the $73,000-$80,000 range or anywhere within the $10,000-$10,000 range. Also, be aware of other benefits and perks also and take these into consideration when you are evaluating your salary goals.
These steps to prepare in your bag is vital to be prepared with the ability to tackle the most difficult questions. Be confident, confident, and confident and courageous.
To assist with recruitment-related documents and credentials , and also for interview preparation, you may reach out to Perth Resume. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable consultants are able to help you through your preparatory phases. Contact us now for a complimentary quote or phone us directly for a chat with one of our consultants at 1300 456 098.
