The interview date is set and your resume is done. Now it is time to get ready with some preparation drills.

• Understand the role
  Never interview for a job you know nothing about. Do your homework on the opportunity—the experience, education and skills required, responsibilities and work environment.
  
  
• Know the company
  Carefully research the company to understand business direction, competitors, products/services and major news announcements.
  
  
• Practice your story
  Develop "PAR" stories to highlight your achievements:
  • Problem: situation or project
  • Action in response to situation/project
  • Results measured or company benefits.
  
  
• Confirm can do/will do
  Know your capabilities and limits in advance. Will you travel? How much? Do you mind long hours? Have a clear idea of what you want from a job before the interview.
  
  
• Perform interview question drills
  While you can’t predict all the questions you will be asked, you can guess quite a few. Formulate answers to typical interview questions and prepare creative, clever responses. Practice out loud to increase your poise and reduce anxiety.
  
  
• Prepare for tough questions
  Be ready to address reasons for job change (better opportunity, more challenge, etc.)
  
  
• Bring extra resumes
  Bring three to four copies in the event that you are asked to meet with additional company representatives.
  
  
• Dress “one level above”
  Based on company dress code, dress one level above company policy. Example – if company environment is “business casual”, wear dress slacks/skirt.