Get ready for your interview

A job interview can make even the most self-confident person nervous. Preparation is the key to getting over those pre-interview jitters.

Prepare

Make sure you understand your own accomplishments. If you were asked to talk about yourself or what you've done, what would you say? Have a standard introduction about yourself ready and keep it brief!
Find out about the company interviewing you. Many companies have a web site with valuable information. Why do you want to work there? You need to answer that question during the interview. Also, it gives you an opportunity to decide if the job is right for you. Does it fit with your career plan?
Think of some questions you may be asked in the interview and have some well-thought-out answers. With this in mind, be ready for some curve balls — an interviewer may ask you some unexpected questions.
Before the interview, formulate a few questions to ask them (if given the opportunity). Done properly, it shows you have taken the time to learn a little bit about them and are interested in knowing more.
Arrive on time. Don't schedule other appointments too close to your interview time. You don't want to be late, and you don't want to rush out of the interview to your next appointment.
Following the interview, immediately send a thank-you letter to the interviewer. This is an opportunity to thank them for their time, to remind them of your qualifications, and to affirm your desire for the position.