Strategies for Interview Success
The most frightening aspects of job searching is the daunting interview process. It is a normal result of wanting recognition and acceptance from other people, especially from your prospective employers. While speaking about themselves may be a natural thing for some, others are apprehensive about being asked questions about their professional or previous successes. Perhaps out of modesty and the anxiety that comes from being asked to answer personal questions interviews have turned out to be an extremely intimidating aspects in the process of hiring.
This does not have to be the case.
Interviews are an important opportunity for applicants to demonstrate their skills, achievements, and potentials. You have already made it through the first step by submitting your resume to its way through ATS scanners and your name being considered for an interview. The chance to show and elaborate further on your resume, experience as well as key abilities and experience is the equivalent of getting a foot in the door when you convince the interviewer you’re qualified this increases your chances of getting through the next stage of the final selection process.
It is a good idea to prepare for interviews in case you’re experiencing concerns about presenting your achievements. The practice is essential to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed prior to the time. The key to flawless interviews is preparation, and here are some tips that you can implement to improve your chances at nailing that interview and impressing potential employers.
Be comfortable with difficult questions
Interviewers pose challenging questions partly because they want to gain information however, also because they want to see you come out of potentially contentious issues and concerns. Consider for instance the question "Why do you want to leave your current position?"
The answer may be because of managerial issues, or worries about work-life balance. Whatever the reason but the way the way you frame your answer will show your ability to be a fair and objective observer. Give a clear and honest explanation of your response in the most objective way feasible. This means eliminating any emotional responses such as responses based on emotions or feelings and are not supported by actual facts.
Other important questions to ask include "What made you apply for this job?", "Why should us choose to hire us?", or trick questions like "Why do be able to not employ you?" The key is to not lose composure and plan your thoughts well.
Before speaking, outline your thoughts using the PREP method: POINT-REASON-EXPLANATION/EXAMPLE/-POINT. Start with your statement and follow with a brief explanation or a brief summary of why you chose to respond in a specific way. After that, you can add examples or further elaborate. After you have explained thoroughly the topic, return to your original point.
Also, if asked to write about your involvement in a project or task it is possible to apply to describe your involvement in a project or task, you can use the STAR Method, which is often used when responding to selection criteria. When you use STAR it is necessary to describe a context,followed by a Task,then a description of the actionstaken followed by the final result.
All it is in the body language
Behaving naturally in a stressful situation may be a challenge, but you can always make sure you are practicing professional communication. Place yourself in front of a mirror or ask a trusted person to ask you questions and take note of your actions. Are you shifting or fidgeting about nervously? Do you look uneasy, aggressive or shut off in your body expression? Do you use appropriate gestures? Are your facial expressions in line with what you want to convey? Do you display sincerity, authenticity and genuine enthusiasm?
Think about your strengths and weak points.
Prior to the interview, you should read the description of the position. Assuming that you’ve read the description and utilized the roles and duties listed in it to alter and personalize your resume and other documents for selection It is crucial to look at the job description to clearly prepare yourself for interviewers. Be upfront and honest about your strengths and weaknesses. Being truthful about your strengths will enable interviewers to recognize your strengths as a prospect. However, signalling your intent to work on your weaknesses will be just as relevant.
Prepare questions
Another key aspect of the interview is to show genuine interest about the job and the company. The most appropriate person to ask for questions during the interview is the one you interview. If you have noticed something intriguing from the job descriptions, or you have questions that were left unanswered by their FAQ page or the guide questions (which can be found in the job description or the general page for hiring about section) Bring them up at the end of the interview, after your interviewer asks you to pose questions. Some of the questions you could ask your employer are:
"How do I become the best person for the job, should I be given the opportunity to work alongside the team?"
"Does the company have any major projects in the pipeline currently"
"What are the potential opportunities for advancement and further training?"
Know your salary expectations
Other benefits and packages for salary are usually advertised alongside the job (or on a list if applying through SEEK). However, interviewers may still be interested in knowing what you expect to earn. A good tip is to provide a range in which you’d like your salary to fall rather than giving an exact, fixed amount. Keep your limits to a certain extent instead of allowing a a wide margin. For example, if you expect to make $75,000 a year, an appropriate 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 too and think about these when you consider your salary goals.
Having these preparatory steps in your purse is important to equip yourself with the capability to handle the toughest questions. Be confident, self-assured, and be bold.
For assistance in recruitment-related documents or credentials as well as the preparation for your interview, get in touch with Perth Resume. Our knowledgeable and professional consultants will be able to assist you in your preparation stages. Contact us now for a no-cost quote or call us direct to speak with one of our experts on 1300 694 635.
