Prepare yourself for your interviews with our S-SA Top Tips

Here at S-SA Digital, we want to help make sure that you are prepared for all of your upcoming interviews, so that you stand our above the rest.

So, to do that, check out our S-SA Top Tips below:

Research the company beforehand

By researching the company, you will get a better idea of the company’s values, missions, and culture. It will show you if you would be a good fit for the company, but will also, show them that you are prepared, professional, and interested in the position.

Make sure to be honest and authentic

You will build trust with the interviewer, as you will be creating a positive impression and increasing your chances of being hired. Being truthful and genuine demonstrates that you have a strong sense of integrity, which is an important quality many employers look for.

Try and keep it natural

When you are comfortable and speaking naturally, you are more likely to appear confident and self-assured. If you are trying to sound like someone you’re not or putting on an act, it can be stressful and exhausting. By being natural, you will reduce stress and feel more relaxed during the interview.

When possible, give STAR answers

(Situation, Task, Action, Result)

STAR answers are a helpful format for answering behavioural interview questions, some of the benefits of this are:

Clarity
Structure
Demonstrates your skills
Provides evidence
Memorable

Try your best to be confident

When you exude confidence, it leaves a positive impression on the interviewer.

Being confident will help you come across as capable and self-assured, which is an attractive quality in a job candidate. By being confident, you will – be able to answer questions clearly, manage any stress, manage to demonstrate your skills more effectively, and so much more..

Remember that an interview goes two ways

With interviews, both the employer AND the candidate have something to gain, and something to offer. Don’t hesitate to ask questions! This will show that you are interested in the company, that you take initiative, and that you did your research. This will also help you stand out from other candidates.