{"id":1441,"date":"2019-02-27T11:10:28","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T11:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2022-12-22T11:21:52","modified_gmt":"2022-12-22T11:21:52","slug":"interview-tips-pa-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/job-seekers\/interview-tips-pa-jobs\/","title":{"rendered":"How to ace a PA job interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time. You\u2019ve made the decision to seek out a new PA job<\/a>, your CV is primed (maybe you’ve checked out our top personal assistant CV tips<\/a>), you\u2019ve registered with a recruiter and you\u2019ve been selected to interview for a role you\u2019re really excited about! The only thing is\u2026 it\u2019s been so long since you\u2019ve had an interview, you\u2019re not sure how best to prepare for it.<\/p>\n

There’s lots you can do to ensure you put your best foot forward, giving yourself the best chance of becoming a personal assistant<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Research the employer<\/h2>\n

All too often, we see candidates underestimate the importance of researching their prospective employer, interviewer and position. While you may not be able to demonstrate the full breadth of your knowledge in your first meeting,\u00a0we firmly believe it\u2019s always best to be over-prepared. This research goes beyond what the company does<\/a> and their values \u2013 it’s worth investigating if the business has been in the media recently, who their competitors are, and what their business structure is. Try and find the interviewers on LinkedIn \u2013 and while you\u2019re at it, update your own LinkedIn profile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Unpick the job description<\/h2>\n

The job description should offer you insight into the PA role responsibilities<\/a>, of course, but it should also outline the desired skills and sought-after competencies your prospective employer is looking for. For each requirement, note down situations in your career history as a personal assistant that might apply, so that when the interviewer asks for real-life examples, you’ll be prepared.<\/p>\n

Pre-empt interview questions<\/h2>\n

Once you\u2019ve been through the job description with a fine-toothed comb, you should be able to pre-empt some competency-based questions<\/a>\u00a0and behavioural questions<\/a> they\u2019re likely to ask. Note down your answers in advance so all the details are front of mind! We\u2019d recommend doing a practice run with a close friend or family member, or speak to us and we’ll help you with our interview training.<\/p>\n

Dress professionally<\/h2>\n

Ensure you\u2019re dressed appropriately for your interview<\/a>. If you’re not sure of the company’s dress code, keep it on the side of corporate professional \u2013 it’s always better to be over-dressed, and this applies to video interviews as well as face-to-face!<\/p>\n

Get your body language right<\/a><\/h2>\n

You could do all the interview preparation\u00a0in the world, but something as simple as a limp handshake or negative body language could impact an interviewer\u2019s first impression of you, consciously or not. Ensure you get it right.<\/p>\n

Ask the right questions<\/h2>\n

When completing your research, think of some intelligent questions to ask during the interview<\/a>. Knowing which questions to avoid and which are appropriate to ask could make or break the hirer\u2019s decision to bring you on board. For a PA, these could be questions about travel booking expectations, whether there is any private support to the Principal, or what the team dynamic looks like among PAs in the business.<\/p>\n

Do what you say you do<\/h2>\n

Sure, you’re an organised, punctual and hardworking PA, but your interviewer has heard all that before. It\u2019s all very well declaring your competencies on your CV, but when you turn up ten minutes late looking ruffled, your pen doesn\u2019t work and you\u2019ve forgotten the name of your interviewer, your credibility will be immediately called into question. Don\u2019t forget these basics! Plan your travel route, take two pens, a notebook and ensure you have a copy of your CV, your skills testing results and a copy of the job description. Your organisation will speak volumes to your interviewer.<\/p>\n

—<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t say it enough: It\u2019s better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. If the interviewer has agreed to meet you, they must believe in your suitability for the job at hand. The interview is really just an opportunity to find out a little more detail, and to see if your personality traits<\/a> match the manager or executive you\u2019ll be working with. So relax, try to keep your nerves under control, and let your personality shine through. Enjoy the experience!<\/p>\n

If you’re ready to start applying for your next PA role, register with us<\/a> today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s time. You\u2019ve made the decision to seek out a new PA job, your CV is primed (maybe you’ve checked out our top personal assistant CV tips), you\u2019ve registered with a recruiter and you\u2019ve been selected to interview for a role you\u2019re really excited about! The only thing is\u2026 it\u2019s been so long since you\u2019ve<\/p>\n

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