1. As the old saying goes “Dress for Success”. Business attire only and be well groomed. Go easy on the Aqua-Velva and other perfumes. Haircut, shave, neat make-up, clean clothes without the wrinkles. In other words don't walk in looking like you just came from a night out.
2. Don’t concentrate solely on the salary. Ask questions about the job itself, the company and industry.
3. Show enthusiasm and interest in the job. If you don’t show these now, how are you going to be on the job?
4. Make eye contact with the interviewer. You don’t have to be in a staring contest but don’t look away all the time either.
5. Don’t be late to the interview.
6. Don’t be late to the interview.
7. Don’t be late to the interview.
(Yes it’s worth repeating three times.) If you are going to be late, call immediatley and let the person why. Things happen like unexpected traffic, but you should allow plenty of time for these things.
8. You don’t have to be an expert but have some knowledge of the industry. Search for some recent articles about the company and / or industry. And actually read them.
9. Fill out any applications neatly. It reflects on you. Bring your own pen. Bring two, just in case.
10. Be prepared for the standard interview questions about yourself, experience, education, etc. Have a general idea of what you want to say but not memorized or rehearsed.
