Steps to Interview Readiness
The most frightening aspects of job searching is the interview stage. Interview fear is a natural result of wanting acceptance and approval from others, especially from your prospective employers. While speaking about themselves may be natural for some, others are apprehensive about being asked questions regarding their professional or previous successes. Perhaps it is because of modesty or the discomfort that comes with being asked questions about their personal life, the interview has become among the more intimidating parts in the process of hiring.
This doesn’t need to be the situation.
Interviews are the best opportunity for applicants to prove their capabilities are, their achievements, and potential. You’ve made it through the first step by submitting your resume to an appearance on ATS scanners and your name being shortlisted for an interview. This is the chance to showcase and elaborate on your resume, experience, and key skills and expertise is the proverbial step to the front and if you can convince the interviewer you’re qualified this increases your chances of getting through the next stage of the final selection process.
There is no need to be worried about preparing for interview questions if you’re struggling with fears about speaking about your personal achievements. The practice is essential to a successful interview, and luckily, the questions can be rehearsed prior to the time. The key to a flawless interview is preparation, and here are some suggestions you can follow to boost your chances of nailing the interview and impressing prospective employers:
Learn to be comfortable around difficult questions.
Interviewers ask challenging questions, partially because they wish to gain information however, also because they want to see you come out of potentially contentious questions and worries. Consider, for instance, the question "Why are you leaving your current position?"
The answer to this question could be due to problems with management, or concerns about work-life balance. Whatever the reason however, the manner that you formulate your answer will show your ability to be an objective and fair observer. Respond honestly and explain your response with the greatest objectivity is possible. This means eliminating emotional responses like responses based on sentiments or feelings, and are not substantiated by actual facts.
Other important questions to ask are "What did you do to get this role?", "Why should we choose you?", or trick questions like "Why should us not take you on?" 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 responded a certain manner. After that, you can add details or go into more detail. After you’ve clarified your points thoroughly then return to your original point.
In the same way, if you’re asked to describe your involvement in a project or task it is possible to utilize this method. STAR Method, which is commonly used to respond the selection requirements. When using STAR you will need to write the Situation,followed by a Task,then a description of Actionstaken, and lastly, the result.
The body language
The ability to act naturally in stressful situation could be a tall order, but you can always learn to communicate professionally. Place yourself in front of a mirror or ask a trusted friend to ask questions and observe your body language. Are you flitting or shifting about with anxiety? Are you looking stiff, standoffish, defensive or reserved in your body or speech? Do you use appropriate gestures? Do your facial expressions reflect the message you’re trying to make? Do you show openness, sincerity and genuine concern?
Take a look at your strengths and weaknesses.
Before the interview, you should read the job description once more. Assuming that you’ve read the description and applied the roles and duties listed therein to modify and customise your resume and other selection documents It is essential to think about the job description to clearly prepare yourself for interviewers. Be honest and upfront on your strength and weakness. Being honest about your strengths can allow the interviewer to notice your selling points as a prospect. But, indicating your intention to work on your weak points will be equally significant.
Prepare questions
Another key aspect of the interview is to show genuine interest in the role and in the business. The best person to approach questions is your interviewer. If you’ve noticed something you like in the job description, or if you’ve got any questions that were left unanswered by their FAQ page or guide questions (which are typically found within the job application or their general hiring page About section) Make sure to bring them up at the conclusion of the interview, after your interviewer is encouraging you to ask questions. A few questions that you can ask your employer are:
"How do I become the best person for the jobif offered the chance to work alongside you and your colleagues?"
"Does the company have any major projects on in the present"
"What are the possibilities for further development and training?"
Know what your salary expectations are.
Salary packages and other benefits are often advertised with the job (or in a variety for those applying through SEEK). But, interviewers might ask you how much you’re expecting to earn. A good tip is to give a range of where you would like your salary to be, rather than providing an exact or fixed number. Try to keep your limits to a certain extent instead of allowing a an expansive margin. For instance, if you think you will earn $75,000 in a year, a good range would be anywhere in the $73,000 to $80,000 range, or anywhere within the $10,000 range. Consider other benefits and perks too and think about these when you evaluate your salary expectations.
Having these preparatory steps in your back pocket is essential to ensure you have the readiness to face the toughest questions. Be confident, be self-assured and courageous.
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