Dos and Don'ts
presented by Kelly Services

DO    
  Be positive - Watch your body language - e.g. don't cross your arms (it gives the impression of putting up a barrier between you and the interviewer); make frequent eye contact; good posture is important
     
  Listen - engage in active listening; acknowlege that you understand by nodding your head or verbal acknowlegement
     
  Reply to any qustions clearly and concisely
     
  Make a note of points to return to
     
  Be courteous to everyone you meet
     
  Be honest
     
Do not  
  Interrupt
     
  Fidget
     
  Shift or move about frequently on the chair you are seated
     
  Let your mind wander
     
  Be afraid to sell yourself
     
  Just answer with a yes or no - expand
     
Remember to thank the interviewer for seeing you and again share his/her hand firmly and confirm that you want the job. Remember to believe in yourself, your skills and abilities. You wouldn't have been selected for the interview in the first place if the company didn't think you could be the right person for the job.

Every interview is a learning experience and each one teaches you a little bit more about what to day and do and what to avoid. If you are unsuccessful, then don't be too dismayed - there is always a next time. The better your interview technique, the more likely it is you will succeed.

Next ... Your Interview Checklist ... a rec-ap of your interview preparations

The article is extracted from a publication by Kelly Services' called "Best Foot Forward". It is a 52 page guide for job seekers on job search tips. To obtain your very own copy of "Best Foot Forward", please send an email to marcom@kellyservices.com.sg.

Kelly Services is a Fortune 500 company offering human resources solutions that include temporary services, staff leasing, outsourcing, vendor on-site and full time placement. With more than 2500 company owned and operated offices in 26 countries, Kelly provides nearly 800,000 employees annually.