Preparation

1. Research the company before the interview. (See “How to Find a Job,” “Research the Employer.”)
2. Practice interviewing.
3. Go alone. Do not take children or friends.
4. Greet the employer with a handshake.
5. Make frequent eye contact.
6. Smile, be polite, and try to relax.
7. Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the interviewer to restate a question if you are confused.
8. Answer questions as directly as possible.
9. Be upbeat and make positive statements.
10. If you’ve worked before, talk about what you learned from it.
11. Use examples of how your skills and abilities would fit the job.
12. Bring your “Fact Sheet” with telephone numbers and addresses of your references and former employers, just in case you are asked to complete an application.