Preparing for an interview
One-on-one interviews require a great deal of preparation. After you’ve submitted your application and have been called to set a date and time for an interview, the real planning begins.

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for a great interview:

• Dress for success – Be clean and well-groomed. Dress appropriately for the position. Items to consider would be a solid-colored suit, matching shirt, conservative shoes and minimal jewelry. If you do not have a suit, wear something clean and conservative. Items to avoid include jeans, flip-flops, shorts, tank-tops, hats, etc.
• Research the organization and the job position – Do an online search of the company and learn as much as you can about it.
• Interview questions – Prepare for commonly asked questions. Practice describing yourself, your work performance and skills.
• During the interview – Arrive at least 10 minutes early, do not arrive 1 hour early. Make eye contact, smile and shake hands firmly with each person you meet.
• Closing the interview – Restate your interest in the position and thank the interviewer.  
• Post interview – Follow up with the interviewer by sending a thank-you within a day.

Do’s and Dont's of Interviewing

Do:

• Be prepared
• Dress appropriately
• Bring a resume and references  
• Remain calm
• State your interest in the position
• Thank the interviewer for their time

Don’t:

• Be late
• Chew gum or eat food
• Forget to turn off your phone
• Wear cologne or perfume
• Exaggerate or falsify prior employment or educational experience
• Criticize past or present employers
• Stray off the point
• Interrupt the interviewer