1. Know your skills and what skills are required on the job for which you are applying. Be ready to talk about transferable skills that can be valuable on any job such as problem solving, decision making, organizing, planning, communication, etc.
   
2. Knowing your career related interests can help when answering questions about future career goals (where do you plan to be five years from now?).
   
3. Having a solid understanding of your values will help you sort through what is important to you (how many hours you work, how much money you want, benefits you require) and what "corporate culture" fits for you.

Research the company with which you plan to interview

1. Find out what products and services the company provides.
   
2. Look at the organization’s functions and types of positions that exist there.
   
3. Determine what individual departments do and their relationship to other functions and departments.
   
4. It can be very helpful knowing hiring policies organizational goals and objectives, management styles and company philosophy.

Your attitude and appearance can significantly impact the outcome of the interview

1. Dress appropriately (download "Dressing for the Interview", 21K)
   
2. Be positive, interactive and proactive
   
3. Project enthusiasm, confidence
   
4. Smile, be friendly.
   
5. Show respect for the interviewer