• Planning is critical! This is an investment in your future.

• Research the company extensively via website, yellow pages, company brochures, current or former employees

• Consider what you can do to benefit the company and be prepared to confidently discuss

• Develop a list of potential interview questions and practice your answers.

• Many interviewers use behavioural interviewing questions, which require specific examples of past actions and behaviour at work.

• Be prepared to elaborate on your "strengths and weaknesses"

• Arrive early for the interview! Plan travel arrangements thoroughly

• Your manner should be professional, polite and confident rather than overly informal.

• Grooming and presentation are very important considerations. You get only one chance to make a first impression!

• Use a firm handshake and maintain eye contact with your interviewer

• Avoid negative or critical comments regarding past or present employers

• Take a "show and tell". Not only can this create a point of difference, it is also a valuable way for you to take control of the conversation and demonstrate capability

Immediately following the interview, send a thank you email or letter.

Additional information:

Job boards generally have valuable information and tips about job seeking skills.

My Career: www.mycareer.com.au
Go to Career Resources / Tips and Samples

About Job Search: www.jobsearch.about.com

Google: www.google.com (Search on "interview Skills")