Tips for a Successful Job Interview

Landing your dream job will only happen if you do well on your job interview. Here are a few sure fire tips that will help prepare you for a successful job interview.

Be yourself! Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.

1. Practice answering interview questions and practice your responses.  Think of actual examples you can use to describe your skills. 
2. Prepare responses to interview questions.  Make sure you know about the company that you are interviewing for (i.e. what the company does, interviewers name).  Try to relate prepared information during your interview.
3. Watch sample interviews (many can be found online)
4. Make sure your attire is neat, tidy and appropriate for the interview.  Bring a nice portfolio and extra copies of your resume.  Include a pen and paper for note taking.
5. Be on time for your interview.  At least five to ten minutes beforehand.  If necessary, drive to the interview location prior in order to ensure you know where you are going.
6. Stay calm.  Be yourself!  Maintain eye contact with the interviewer.
7. Show what you know.  Relate what you know with the company.  Discuss career accomplishments and tell them why you are a good fit for their company.
8. Follow up. Send a thank you note to each interviewer for their time.  Try to send out within 24 hours of the interview.