Interview Tips for a Successful Interview
Research
First, do some research on the organisation to help you formulate questions, which ensure that you have sufficient details regarding the organisation, and the position offered.
Useful publications or web sites for reference material:
• D&B Australia - Business Who's Who
• Google Search
• Kompass Australia
• Annual Company Reports
• www.streetmap.co.uk
It is essential that you prepare possible answers to questions that you may be asked that demonstrate your competence, experience, knowledge and abilities. Make a list of all of your past significant achievements - expand on the ones you have highlighted in your resume.
During the interview, you can present your achievements using the Problem, Action, Result (PAR) format. Identify the PAR "story" for each of the skills required for the position. Remember to use this format to give a complete and concise illustration.
• Describe the problem in one to two sentences.
• Explain your actions in response to the problem in one to three sentences.
• Provide a short, punchy sentence that clearly expresses the result or the benefit to the company.
Following are frequently asked questions during interviews. The first 10 are the most common. Read through them and mentally prepare a brief answer for each.
• Tell me about yourself.
• Why did you leave your last position?
• What are your goals?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• What do you know about this company?
• Why do you feel qualified for this job?
• What is your most significant achievement?
• How would your boss describe your job performance?
• Why should we hire you?
• What are your salary expectations?
