{"id":25283,"date":"2024-06-13T13:47:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T03:47:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/?p=25283"},"modified":"2024-06-14T09:41:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-13T23:41:36","slug":"ace-your-next-job-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/explorecareers.com.au\/ace-your-next-job-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Ace Your Next Job Interview with These Top Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Getting ready for your next interview can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. However, the team here at Explore Careers have put together our top interview tips, including techniques, preparation steps and potential questions to help you land your dream job. Follow our guide and you\u2019ll be sure to ace your next interview; don\u2019t worry, you can thank us later!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The first step to acing any job interview is careful and thorough preparation! Start out by conducting a little background research on the company (and the hiring team, too). You can do so by checking out their website, googling the company name or, for expert sleuths, conducting a little LinkedIn stalk. By learning as much as you can about who you\u2019ll be interviewing for, you\u2019ll be setting yourself up with better answers to questions like \u201cWhy do you want to work for us?\u201d and \u201cWhat do you know about the company?\u201d Trust us, you don\u2019t want to be caught off guard.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Secondly, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you have a firm understanding of the job requirements and key responsibilities. These can usually be found on the job listing, and if you\u2019re unfamiliar with any technical terms, now\u2019s the time to figure out what they mean. That way, you\u2019ll feel confident in your ability to do the job they\u2019ve advertised and talk about why you\u2019re the right person for the role.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Last, but not at all least, you\u2019ll want to pick out your interview outfit the night before <\/span>and <\/span><\/i>plan to arrive a little early. A last-minute wardrobe malfunction or late delayed tram shouldn\u2019t make you late, and by doing a little interview preparation, you\u2019ll be in for a much calmer day!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When preparing answers to the hiring manager\u2019s potential questions, one of our top interview tips is to master some tried and true interview techniques. Luckily for you, we\u2019ve listed a few of our favourites below:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many workplaces actively look for candidates who know how to use the <\/span>STAR method<\/span><\/a> when answering behavioural interview questions (these are questions like \u201cdescribe a time when you…\u201d).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By perfecting your STAR approach, you\u2019ll be in with a better shot to land that dream role!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sharing your <\/span>SMART career goals<\/span><\/a> during your job interview is a great way to help hiring managers understand how you\u2019ll fit into their company culture and where you want to end up. What\u2019s more, it also shows your enthusiasm and dedication to your career!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When creating a goal, follow these five steps:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>PRES model<\/span><\/a> is a fantastic interview technique to optimise your interpersonal performance and put your best foot forward. It stands for <\/span>Present, Reaching out, Expressive and Self-knowing,<\/span><\/b> and each of the featured elements is great to keep in mind next time you\u2019re in a meeting room!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Now that you have a couple of techniques under your belt, try applying them to some of the most popular interview questions out there. The queries on this list are used time and time again in job interview contexts, so familiarise yourself with them and try to come up with some potential answers. Future you will thank you for it!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Even if you don\u2019t plan on using one of the aforementioned interview strategies, we still have some super-easy interview tips to give you a fighting chance.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While it can be tempting to hunch over into a ball in stressful situations, it\u2019s not something you\u2019ll want to do in a job interview. Rather, sit up straight, push your shoulders back, unfold your arms and smile; it\u2019ll convey a strong sense of confidence (which is super valuable in interview contexts. If you want to take it one step further, you can also try to subtly mirror your interviewer, <\/span>apparently it\u2019s a great psychological method of building rapport<\/span><\/a>!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Very few people feel comfortable bragging, but in a job-interview environment, bragging is the whole point! You want to share all the reasons why you\u2019d be a great hire, so don\u2019t leave out your achievements to stay humble. Trust us; the hiring managers want to hear all about what makes you so great.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When a hiring manager asks you a question, you want to make sure you\u2019re fully engaged in the conversation and understand what kind of answer they\u2019re looking for. It can be easy to get distracted while trying to plan your next answer, but try it\u2019s best not to fall into that trap. Tune in, build rapport and practice active listening; you\u2019ll forge a much better connection if you do!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n When the interview draws to a close, make sure you remain positive; the power of positive thinking is no joke! Give yourself a pat on the back for showing up and giving it your best shot. Even if you don\u2019t land the job, attending any interview is a great experience that will get you a little closer to acing the next one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s good practice to follow up with a thank you email after leaving an interview. Not only does this demonstrate professionalism, but it also shows how enthusiastic you are about working for the company. It\u2019s a win-win!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With all of our top interview tips in your arsenal, you\u2019re ready to go forth and land the job of your dreams. The team at Explore Careers believes in you 100%, and we can\u2019t wait to see just how far your interviewing prowess takes you!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, if you\u2019re still feeling a little nervous, check out some of our other articles on <\/span>Virtual Interviews<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Group Interviews<\/span><\/a>. After reading those, you\u2019ll be ready for anything!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Getting ready for your next interview can be equal parts exciting and terrifying. 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Interview Techniques and Approaches<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. The STAR Technique<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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2. Share SMART Goals<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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3. Use the PRES model<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Top 15 Common Interview Questions\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Top Interview Tips<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Use Confident Body Language<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Don\u2019t Hesitate to Promote Yourself<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Practice Active Listening<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Remain Positive<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Follow Up<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
Start Scheduling Those Interviews: You\u2019ve Got This!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n