An interview is your chance to bring your resume to life. For many job seekers, interviews can feel stressful, but preparation is the key to confidence. By practising and highlighting your strengths, you can show employers exactly why you’re the right fit.
1. Research the Employer
Learn about the organisation before your interview. Look at their website, values, and recent projects. If they have a Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), read it—it shows commitment to Indigenous employment.
2. Practice Common Questions
Questions often include:
- Tell us about yourself.
- Why do you want this role?
- What are your strengths?
- Give an example of when you worked in a team.
Practice answers out loud, keeping them clear and focused.
3. Share Your Cultural Strengths
Employers value diversity. If you’re comfortable, talk about how your cultural knowledge, connection to Country, or community involvement helps you bring unique strengths to the workplace.
4. Prepare Questions to Ask
At the end of the interview, you may be asked if you have any questions. Good examples include:
- What support does your workplace offer for professional development?
- How does your organisation support diversity and inclusion?
5. Manage Nerves
It’s normal to feel nervous. Take slow breaths, sit tall, and remember the employer already sees potential in you—they wouldn’t have called you if they didn’t.
Confidence comes from preparation. By practising your answers, researching the organisation, and proudly sharing your skills and story, you can make a strong impression. Each interview is also a learning experience that will prepare you for the next step in your career.