Interview Readiness Blueprint
A major and daunting aspects of job searching is the fear of an interview. It is a normal result of wanting recognition and acceptance from other people, especially from your prospective employers. Although talking about oneself may seem natural to certain people however, many are nervous about being asked about their careers or their previous achievements. Perhaps out of modesty and the discomfort arising from being asked questions that are personal to them Interviews have become one of the biggest and most intimidating parts of the hiring process.
This doesn’t need to be the situation.
Interviews are an important means for the candidate to prove their capabilities are, their achievements, and potential. You’ve already passed the first step with your resume passing it through ATS scanners and your name being considered for an interview. This chance to present and elaborate upon your resume, experience as well as key abilities and abilities is the proverbial foot in the door: if you convince the interviewer that you have what it takes this increases your chances of passing the next stage of the selection process.
There is no need to be worried about preparing for interviews in case you’re experiencing apprehensions about talking about your own achievements. Practice is key to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed in advance. The secret to successful interviews is preparation. Here are some tips that you can implement to improve your chances at nailing that interview and impressing your future employers:
Learn to be comfortable around difficult questions.
Interviewers will ask you tough questions, mostly because they are trying to get information from you as well as because they want to see how you can get rid of potentially contentious topics and issues. Consider, for instance, the question "Why do you want to leave your current role?"
The answer to this question could be due to management issues, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. Whatever the reason but the way that you express your answer will show your capacity to be an objective and fair observer. Answer honestly and explain your answer with as much objectivity as feasible. This means eliminating all emotional responses, like responses based on feelings or sentiments and do not have any basis in facts.
Other questions to be prepared for include "What made you apply for this job?", "Why should us choose to hire us?", or trick questions such as "Why do we not employ 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. Lead with your point and then follow it up with a short explanation or a brief summary of why you chose to respond in a specific way. Next, provide examples or further elaborate. Once you’ve thoroughly explained the topic, return to the previous section.
Similarly, if you are asked to write about your involvement in a project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could apply this method. STAR Method, which is typically used to respond on selection criteria. In using STAR you will need to write an scenario,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken, and lastly, the result.
The body language
Behaving naturally in a stressful environment can be difficult, but you can always make sure you are practicing professional communication. Put yourself in front of the mirror or have a trusted companion to ask questions of you and take note of your actions. Are you shifting or fidgeting about nervously? Do you look rigid, aloof, defensive or shut off in your body language? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions consistent with what you want to make? Do you show openness, sincerity, and genuine interest?
Think about your strengths and weaknesses
Prior to your interview, make sure you review the job description again. In the event that you’ve read the description and used the roles and responsibilities listed within to customize and modify your resume and other document of selection It is essential to review the job description in order to accurately prepare yourself for interviewers. Be candid and open regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being realistic about your strengths will enable the interviewer to notice your unique selling points as a prospect. But, indicating your intention to improve your weak points will be equally important.
Prepare questions
Another crucial aspect of an interview is showing genuine interest in the job and within the company. The best person to inquire to ask questions of the person interviewing you is. If you have noticed something intriguing on the resume or you have questions that have not been answered by their FAQ page or the guide questions (which can be found in the job application or their general hiring page about section), raise these at the end of the interview, after your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. The most interesting questions you could ask your employer:
"How can I be the best person for the jobif given the opportunity to work alongside your team?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline at the moment"
"What are the potential opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Benefits and salary packages are usually advertised alongside the position (or in a variety, if applying through SEEK). However, interviewers could inquire about the amount you expect to earn. A good tip is to offer a range within which you’d like your pay to be, rather than providing an exact number or a set amount. Try to keep your limits to a certain extent instead of allowing a an expansive margin. If, for instance, you anticipate earning $75,000 per year, a sensible range would be anywhere in the $73,000 to $80,000 or anything in the range of $10,000. Be mindful of other benefits and perks in addition to these when you evaluate your salary goals.
Inputting these steps into your purse is important to be prepared with the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and courageous.
If you need assistance with documents related to recruitment and certificates, as well as for interviews, please reach out to Perth Resume. Our knowledgeable and professional consultants can help you with your interview preparation stages. Contact us today for an no-cost quote or phone us directly to speak to one of our consultants on 1300 871 072.
