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Before Your Interview

There are many hurdles and challenges that job seekers face throughout the job application and interview process. From before you even submit your application, higher expectations of job candidates has become the norm. Read on to find out what to expect before you even secure an interview and what you can do to get ahead of the competition.

One of the biggest game-changers of the modern interview is that interviewers are now more informed about job applicants, thanks to social media. What’s more, interviewees can (and must) leverage the information online to adequately prepare for their interview.

It’s not enough to merely manage your online presence, you must build it.

It is important to remember that whatever you post on social media will remain on the Internet and cannot be permanently deleted. One way to overcome any negative repercussions attached to your social media activity is by cleaning it up and ensuring that it is in a condition acceptable to the professional environment.

Not only should you clean up your social media for when hiring managers are scouting or vetting you as an applicant, you can also use social media proactively to research more about the company.

Social media is here to stay. Why not use it to your advantage to stand out from the crowd and increase your knowledge of the company?

Gone are the days where employers were limited to a handful of qualified candidates suitable for the job. The Internet and globalisation have opened jobs up to more candidates, making competition greater than ever.

ABC reports that too many university leavers are graduating jobless in Australia, making the job market increasingly competitive. Forbes has reported that successful people tend to change jobs more often (every three to five years) which is also adding experienced job seekers to the candidate market. Competition has also become greater than ever with more professionals expanding on their academic qualifications and practical experience and with the rise of the international movement and global connectivity, employers also have access to interstate and international talent.

There are also countless tools and programs that help bring job seekers and employers Together. Seek, LinkedIn, TalentBin, and so many more in the making (Google Jobs is on the way), the competition is only getting harder to compete with.

Put simply, the advancement of technology and innovation is increasingly making it harder to be noticed when competing against a global pool of talent. So what can you do to stand out from the crowd?

After making yourself social media ready and finding your unique qualities that stand out in a pool of candidates, the modern job application process comes next. Enter the world wide web.

At Your Interview

Congratulations! You’ve mastered social media, navigated the application process, caught someone's eye, and landed yourself an interview. Read on to find out what to expect at your modern interview and what you can do take it in your stride like a pro.

Remember the days when all important corporate decisions including hiring new candidates meant being stuck in a stuffy boardroom?



Advancements in online software platforms has changed the way we communicate in the business world. The modern interview may invite you to step outside of the boardroom and into a new interview format. You will be expected to adapt to these recent interview innovations, so start familiarising yourself with a few of the most common modern interview settings:

As competition for talent continues to increase, it has become more challenging to sell to top companies on why they want YOU rather than someone else to join their workforce. Being good at what you do is important, but you need to be able to sell it.New Paragraph

Not a salesperson? Here are our top tips to help you sell yourself in an interview:

1. Be confident: We know it’s hard when you’re nervous, but try to project confidence when you’re speaking. Know what your strengths and weaknesses are and own them. Know what you want and why you want it.
2. Keep it simple: Trying to answer a question but have too much you want to cover? Choose the best points and bullet point them!
3. Have someone sell you to you: Having trouble identifying your best selling points? Ask your friends, family or colleagues to describe you and your skills.
4. Be humble: Sell yourself, but don’t be cocky. Remember, they still have to like you!

3. You’ll Have To Answer The 2018 Edition Of Interview Questions

Interview questions can be categorised into three main categories:

The key takeaway here is to enable your responses to be flexible and showcase you. It’s important to be true to yourself when answering questions to ensure you don’t end up in a job that isn’t the right fit for you.

You get to the end of your interview and all you want to do run outside and call your recruiter, partner, mum, neighbour, friend… whoever it is that’s supporting you on your job seeking journey.

Resist the urge to jump out of your seat before it’s your turn to ask questions. 

Asking questions is your turn to find out about the position, your boss, and the company to make sure it’s the right fit for you.

If you’re looking for a headstart to nailing what to ask, download our guide 7 interview questions you must ask at your next job interview. We've also included one question you should NEVER ask.

After Your Interview

1. Take Initiative And Follow Up

Instead of ending the interview with a “keep in touch” (as most of us do), take initiative and find out what the next steps are.

By making the first move on what happens after the interview, you are showing your interviewer that you are interested in the job.

After you leave the interview, you also need to follow up.

Firstly, connect with your interviewer and follow the company on LinkedIn. You may also choose to follow the company on other social media channels if they have them. Next, send a thank you note via email or through the platform used during the application process - did you organise your interview via LinkedIn InMail? Send your thank you note there.



By doing so, you are displaying strong interest in the job and a professional attitude to your prospective employer.

A Final Word On The Modern Interview

The job seeking process can be overwhelming, and with employers continually integrating new business and technological innovations into the interview process it can be hard for job seekers to know what to expect.

However, one thing remains constant. Employers are looking to hire the best candidate for the job, and Veritas Recruitment can help make you that candidate by connecting you with the right job for you.

Don't forget to download our free guide to the 7 questions you MUST ASK at your next job interview and also find out the ONE QUESTION you should always avoid asking if you want a job offer.