You're getting an interview because we think you're great. And we have an employer that's interested in finding out more about you. So that's a brilliant start.
But of course, there are things you can do to stand out from anyone else, and calm your nerves at the same time – and it’s called being prepared. That means doing a little bit of homework. The company website is a great place to start, for example. But you should also be prepared for questions about your resume, your experience, and perhaps even your passions in life.
Lastly, do some prep on how to get to the interview. Do you know exactly where it is? How long will it take to get there? Bus? Train? Emergency Uber?
You only have one chance to make a good impression, so make it count.
Real Estate/Property where looks count for a lot. Think about it – if you looked at a property and it was shabby and untidy, you’d walk away unimpressed. Dress to impress and ensure your grooming is impeccable.
Interview Questions
Grab yourself a cuppa, and go through this list of interview questions, at least once. They’re typical things that you might get asked, so it’s worth having a think about answers. Sometimes interviews are casual chats over coffee, and sometimes they’re tightly structured with interview panels. Again, preparation is everything. Standard questions might be:
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“Tell me a little about yourself?”
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“What are your strengths?”
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“What are your weaknesses?”
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“Why should I hire you?”
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“What has been your greatest achievement in life/your career?”
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“Why do you want to leave your current job?”
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“Where do you want to be in 5 years time?”
But wait there’s more…
More experienced interviewers may employ a method called Competency or Behavioural Based Interviewing. These questions are designed to uncover desired skills and behaviours (‘competencies’), and require you to give examples of experiences from your past. The key to answering these questions is to be as specific as possible. Well structured answers are powerful and will win you the interview. The STAR model will provide a good structure for your answers:
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(S) Situation – describe the situation
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(T) Task – describe the task the situation required (or your ideas for resolving the problem)
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(A) Action – describe the action you took, and any obstacles you overcame
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(R) Result – describe the outcomes you achieved.
Sample questions include
“Give me an example of a time when you set a goal and were able to achieve it.”
“Describe a time when you were faced with a stressful work experience that demonstrated your coping skills.”
“Tell me about a time when you had to go above and beyond the call of duty in order to get a job done.”
“Tell me about a time when you were able to successfully deal with another person when that person may not have personally liked you or vice versa.”
We’re right behind you – but you know what? You’ve got this.