Prepping Effectively for Interviews

Posted by Geraldton Resume on 12 Apr 2025

One of the most frightening aspects of job searching is the daunting interview process. Fear of being interviewed is a natural result of wanting to seek recognition and acceptance from other people and especially your potential employers. While speaking about themselves may come naturally to some people However, some are uncomfortable being asked questions about their professional or previous achievements. Perhaps due to modesty or the anxiety that comes from being asked personal questions Interviews have become one of the biggest and most intimidating parts that are required to hire.

It doesn’t have to be the case.

Interviews are a crucial method for applicants to prove their capabilities, achievements, and potentials. You’ve already passed the first step, with your resume making its way through ATS scanners and you being shortlisted for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate upon the profile of your employer, background, and key skills and expertise is the proverbial entrance into the interview If you can convince the interviewer you’re qualified, it boosts your chances of passing through the next phase of the selection process.

You can, fortunately, prepare for interviews even if you’re having apprehensions about talking about your own achievements. Practice is key, and fortunately, interview questions can be practiced ahead of time. The secret to successful interviews is preparation, and here are some suggestions you can follow to boost your chances of getting through that interview and impressing your future employers:

Make yourself comfortable when faced with tricky questions

Interviewers are able to ask tough questions partly because they want to elicit information, but also, because they want to see how you can get rid of potential contentious issues and issues. Consider, for instance, the question "Why are you leaving your current job?"

The answer to this question could be due to problems with management, or concerns regarding work-life balance, for instance. No matter the answer, however, the manner that you formulate the answer will indicate your capacity to be a fair and objective observer. Be honest and articulate your response using as much objectivity can be. This includes removing any emotional responses such as responses that are based solely on emotions or feelings and are not supported by factual evidence.

Other important questions to ask are "What did you do to get this position?", "Why should we hire the person we chose to hire?", or trick questions like "Why should you not choose 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. Lead with your point and then follow it up with a short note of the reason or reasons why you chose to respond in a specific way. Next, provide specific examples or provide more details. After you have explained thoroughly you can go back to your original point.

In the same way, if you’re required to explain your participation on a project or task and you are required to describe your involvement, you could employ the STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond to selection criteria. When you use STAR it is necessary to describe the Situation,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken as well as the Result.

It’s all in body language

Behaving naturally in a difficult situation can be a tall order However, you can try to practice professional communication. Place yourself in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask questions of you and note your mannerisms. Are you moving or fidgeting about with anxiety? Do you appear rigid, aloof, defensive or aloof in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions in line with the point you are trying to convey? Do you show sincerity, authenticity, and genuine interest?

Think about your strengths and weaknesses.

Prior to the interview, you should go over the description of the position. If you have read the job description and used the roles and responsibilities outlined in the description to make changes to your resume and other document of selection It is essential to review the job description to clearly package yourself for the interviewer. Be honest and upfront on your strength and weakness. Being open about your strengths can allow the interviewer to note your unique selling points as a prospective client. However, announcing your intention to work on your weak points will be equally relevant.

Prepare questions

Another crucial aspect of an interview is showing genuine interest for the position and the business. The best person to ask questions is your interviewer. If you noticed something interesting on the resume or if you have questions not answered on their FAQ page or their guide questions (which typically are found in the job application or their general hiring page about section) Bring them up after the interview when the interviewer encourages you to ask questions. Some of the questions you could ask your employer

"How can I be the best person for the jobif given the opportunity to join you and your colleagues?"

"Does the company have any major projects on currently"

"What are the potential opportunities to advance and further education?"

Be aware of your salary expectations

Other benefits and packages for salary are typically advertised along with the job (or on a list, for those applying through SEEK). However, interviewers could ask you how much you are expecting. One important tip is to give a range of where you’d like your pay to fall rather than giving 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 instance, if expect to make $75,000 a year, a sensible choice would be anything from the $73,000-$80,000 range or anything in the range of $10,000. Be aware of any other benefits and perks as well and consider these when you think about your salary goals.

These steps to prepare in your bag is vital to ensure you have the readiness to face the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and be courageous.

If you need assistance with documents related to recruitment or credentials as well as interview preparation, you may get in touch with Perth Resume. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable consultants will be able to assist you in your preparation phases. Contact us today for an complimentary quote or to call us directly to speak to one of our consultants on 1300 871 072.

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