Interview Readiness Blueprint
The most difficult aspects of job searching is the dreaded interview round. Interview fear is a natural consequence of seeking approval and validation from others, especially from your prospective employers. While speaking about themselves may seem natural to certain people but others feel nervous about being asked questions regarding their professional or previous successes. Perhaps because of modesty, or the anxiety that comes from being asked to answer personal questions Interviews have become an extremely intimidating aspects of the hiring process.
This doesn’t need to be the scenario.
Interviews are a great opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their skills are, their achievements, and potential. It’s been a while since you’ve been through the first step and your resume has made the cut through ATS scanners and your name being selected for an interview. This opportunity to present and elaborate on your resume, experience, and key skills and experience is the equivalent of getting a way to get noticed If you can convince the interviewer that you’re qualified, it boosts your chances of passing through the next stage of the final selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews if you have doubts about speaking about your accomplishments. The practice is essential, and fortunately, interview questions can be rehearsed in advance. The key to a flawless interview is preparation. Here are some guidelines you can use to increase your chances of nailing the interview and impressing prospective employers:
Learn to be comfortable around difficult questions.
Interviewers will ask you tough questions, in part, to elicit information and information, but also since they want to help you come out of potentially contentious issues and worries. Consider, for instance, the question "Why are you resigning from your current position?"
The reason for this could be due to problems with management, or concerns about the balance between work and life, etc. No matter the answer, however, the manner that you express your response will signal your capacity to be a fair and objective observer. Respond honestly and explain your answer with the greatest objectivity is possible. This means eliminating any emotional responses such as answers that are based purely on feelings or emotions and are not substantiated by evidence.
Other questions to prepare for include "What made you apply for this role?", "Why should we hire you?", or trick questions such as "Why do be able to not take you on?" The key is to stay calm and organise your thoughts carefully.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Lead with your point and follow up with a short note of the reason or reasons the reason you reacted in a particular way. Add details or go into more detail. Once you’ve explained everything thoroughly you can go back to your original point.
If you’re required to explain your participation in a task or project, you may apply an approach called the STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond on selection criteria. When you use STAR, you must state a context,followed by a Task,then a description of Actionstaken, and lastly, the result.
All it is in the body language
Being natural in a stressful situation may be a challenge however, you can make sure you are practicing professional communication. You can sit in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask questions and take note of your actions. Are you moving or fidgeting around with a nervousness? Do you seem stiff, standoffish, defensive or reserved in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions match what you want to make? Do you communicate genuineness, honesty and genuine interest?
Be aware of your strengths and weak points.
Before the interview, be sure to review the job description again. Assuming that you’ve read the description and then used the roles and responsibilities described therein to modify and customise your resume as well as other selection documents It is imperative to consider the job description in order to accurately describe yourself to the interviewer. Be upfront and honest regarding your weaknesses and strengths. Being realistic about your strengths will allow the interviewer to see your unique selling points as a prospective client. But, indicating your intention to address your weaknesses is just as relevant.
Prepare questions
Another key aspect of the interview is showing genuine interest in the role and in the company. The most appropriate person to ask to ask questions of the person interviewing you is. If you’ve seen something that’s interesting within the description of your job, or you have questions that have not been answered on their FAQ page or their guide questions (which typically are found in the job packet or their general hiring page About section) You can raise them after the interview, after your interviewer invites you to ask questions. Some thought-provoking questions you may ask your employer
"How can I be an ideal candidate for the task, if given the chance to be part of members of your staff?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline currently"
"What are the opportunities to advance and further education?"
Be aware of your salary expectations
Salary packages and other benefits are often advertised with the position (or within a set of options if applying through SEEK). However, the interviewer may be interested in knowing what 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 or fixed number. Be sure to keep the limit to a narrow range instead of providing a wide margin. For instance, if you are expecting to earn $75,000 per year, a reasonable choice would be anything from the $73,000 to $80,000 area or anything in the range of $10,000. Also, be aware of other perks and benefits in addition to these when you evaluate your salary expectations.
Inputting these steps into your back pocket is essential to equip yourself with the confidence to answer the toughest questions. Be confident, feel confident, and be bold.
To assist with recruitment-related documents or credentials as well as interviews, please reach out to Perth Resume. Our highly skilled and knowledgeable consultants can help you through your preparatory steps. Contact us today for an free quote or phone us directly to speak with one of our consultants on 1300 648 974.
