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Kelly Technician Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 32 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.1 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
75% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Kelly.

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Laboratory Technician

Research · more than a year ago

Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, there was a phone call where they went over the job details, pay, and benefits. Then, the hiring manager called to talk about your skills and experience related to the job posting. They might also ask about your education and background, especially if the job involves handling sensitive information or has specific record requirements.

Confirmed questions5 questions
  • How many years of experience do you have in this field?
  • What is your educational background?
  • Tell me about your skills and experience relevant to this role.
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Technician

Operations · more than a year ago

Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral

Had a quick phone call with the manager, who runs the operations on site. It was a phone interview only, didn't have any in-person interviews, this was during covid-19. But it was very professional.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • What's your approach to handling workplace conflict with a co-worker?
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Technician

Engineering · more than a year ago

Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral

The job posting seemed promising. Initially, I spoke with Kelly Services, who indicated my qualifications were a strong match for the advertised role. Subsequently, the employer conducted an interview. A key requirement is to work at a different business in another State for potentially a year or more before being permitted to work for them in a different State. Kelly Services advertised a Tech job requiring maximum experience, but I was interviewed for an Engineering job needing minimal expertise by someone who had no prior experience in the role. This might explain their high turnover. Many professionals criticize these engineers annually, from September to November, for being out of touch with their manuals and procedures.

Confirmed questions2 questions
  • He thought the load on a switch originated from the switch, and the switch created the load.
  • He implied that the load on a switch comes from the switch, and the switch creates the load, not considering that the circuit has at least 3 switches and multiple connectors that change the load capability every few inches or feet. Only a rookie would fall for that.

Kelly Technician Interview Questions

Quoted word for word from Kelly interview reports.

What are the functions of HPLC and its fundamental features?

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Can you explain what HPLC is and its main characteristics?

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What would be your course of action if you were dispatched to a machine that had flashing red lights?

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How do you stay updated on the latest scientific standards and protocols?

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Is there any background information pertinent to the job's sensitivity regarding criminal records?

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Can you tell me about a time you experienced a near miss?

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 32 Kelly interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 60.8%
Technical 31.4%
Other 7.8%

Interview difficulty

Easy 31.2%
Average 59.4%
Difficult 9.4%

Candidate experience

Positive 75%
Negative 15.6%
Neutral 9.4%