4 tips to prepare for the skills interview
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Posted By: Sofía Montiel on May 23, 2023 You’ve completed the screening interview. You're one step closer to getting the job. Are you prepared for what's next? For many roles, the next step in the interview process is a skills interview—a time to discuss your knowledge and expertise—a critical part of the recruitment process. It gives the interviewer an opportunity to learn if you have the experience needed for the role. It also helps you learn if the job is a right fit for you too. 4 skills-interview tips
The first stage of interview prep is research. When researching, seek out information that helps you determine how you can best appeal to the company, role and interviewer. Review CEO interviews, press releases and company news to help you articulate how you would add value to the company. Highlight the qualities and experience you will bring to drive success in the role. And lastly, don’t overlook the importance of learning something about your interviewer—it can help you make an instant connection. Your body language can say a lot about you before you even begin to speak. Not only can it contribute to first impressions about your professionalism and confidence, it also can help optimize your brain in a challenging situation. Create an open posture by keeping your arms uncrossed. Avoid fidgeting, swaying in your seat or touching your face. Be mindful of your body language and put your best foot forward. One question you can absolutely count on being asked during an interview is “Tell me about yourself.” This is your time to shine by perfecting your personal elevator pitch. Keep your answer brief by following the “Present, Past and Future” format.
It’s best to let the interviewer bring up the topic of compensation and lead the conversation around it. If you’re asked for compensation expectations during an interview, discuss a wide range that you’d consider taking. Or you can turn the question back to the interviewer by asking “What have you allocated for the right candidate?” Remember that negotiations usually begin when you have an offer in hand. A skills interview is often the deciding factor for both you and the interviewer. If you’re confident that the role is the right one for you, a little preparation goes a long way to ensure the interviewer knows it, too! SOURCE Accenture If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Sofía Montiel
HBCU Connect, Customer Success Engineer Spelman College class of 2017 Member Since November 2022 |
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