"80% of interviews are decided in the first five minutes.
80% of communication is body language".

During

• Do not put your handbag, briefcase, or elbows on the interviewer’s desk.
• Do not slouch, sit on the edge of your seat, shuffle your feet, or tap fingers.
• Do answer questions, concisely, honestly and avoid getting side tracked.
• Do not interrupt, but do not be afraid to ask them to repeat or clarify a question if you do not understand it.
• Do not smoke, even if you are offered a cigarette.
• Do not criticise former employers, employment agencies or anyone else.
• Do explain your reasons for changing jobs in a positive way.
• Do smile.
• Do look the interviewer in the eye.
• Do use the interviewers’ name.
• Do ask questions (if in doubt ask why the last person left, how long has the company been established, how many offices do they have?). tf your mind goes blank, say ‘You have covered everything, but if I think of anything afterwards, may I ask through the agency?”. One area to avoid is that of promotion; most companies are interested in filling the vacancy in hand.