Essentially a job interview is your chance to put your best foot forward and demonstrate to the employer you are the best person for the job. Everyone gets nervous before a job interview. Being prepared for the interview and having a good knowledge of the company you are interviewing with can often help reduce some of those nerves. One very good technique to prepare for the interview is to practice a range of questions that are most likely to be asked in a job interview. Also practicing your body language can be a great method to prepare for the interview. Practice sitting in a relaxed state with an open body manner. This not only makes you feel more confident but projects a positive image to the interviewer.
During the interview answer the questions as clearly and accurately as possible. Take a moment to consider your response and offer the most relevant answer ensuring you keep to the original question. Answer the question and don't "waffle". If you don’t have relevant work examples to the question being asked you could use an example from another area of your life such as school, sporting clubs, etc. Ensure you stay on track with your answers. If you do not understand a question, don't be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat the question.
At the end of the interview - You may be asked if you have any questions of the interviewers. This is the time to ask any questions you have prepared prior to the interview. You may even wish to make a list of questions to take to the interview with you. This is a good technique as it shows the interviewer you have prepared for the interview. Be confident to ask what the next steps are and the timeframes.
For further information on preparing for a job interview you can visit the websites listed below.
www.getthejob.com.au
www.mycareer.com.au
www.job.co.nz
Your resume is the first step in securing a job. An employer will decide who they wish to interview from the resume that you have submitted. Therefore it is important to tailor your resume to suit each position you are applying for. At Super Retail Group we are essentially a retailer who is passionate about all things auto, cycle, or boating, camping and fishing.
You should also highlight your strengths in your resume. If you have not had a lot of retail experience but have a great deal of experience with auto, cycle, boating, camping or fishing then that is what you need to highlight on your resume or if it is more retail experience, highlight this. At the Super Retail Group we received in excess of 35,000 applications a year to fill only a fraction of that total in positions, therefore your resume is very important in order to stand out from the crowd. Also employers want to know that you can work as part of a team. This can be demonstrated in many ways on a resume not only in work experience but also through school, social activities or even organising family events. With this you should be demonstrating that you can communicate and work with other people to achieve your goals.
www.careerone.com.au
www.workingin-newzealand.com