How you perform in a job interview is a preview to how you will perform on the job. Show employers what a catch you are with a top-notch interview performance. Here are some tips:

• Timing
  Arrive 10 - 15 minutes early. Allow for unexpected delays—traffic jams, parking difficulties, etc.
  
  
• Interview attitude
  Maintain a friendly demeanor. Be gracious and respectful to everyone you meet, from the receptionist to the interviewer to everyone in between.
  
  
• Strategic positioning
  Only sit once the interviewer offers you a chair or is seated. Select a seat directly opposite the interviewer.
  
  
• The eyes
  Look at the interviewer. Direct eye contact demonstrates confidence and sincerity.
  
  
• Eliminate irritation factors
  Keep nervous habits in check (pen clicking, pencil tapping, foot swinging, knuckle cracking, etc.). Never smoke, chew gum or drink coffee.
  
  
• Don’t get personal
  Limit the amount of personal information you provide. It is not pertinent to the job or the interview process.
  
  
• Ask questions
  When asked if you have questions, get final questions answered while demonstrating your knowledge of the organization and enthusiasm for the job.
  
  
• Highlight strengths, not weaknesses
  If asked about a skill or process unknown to you, answer positively about a similar skill or process that you have experience in and your capability to learn.
  
  
• Collect business cards
  This helps you remember names and be able to follow up with a thank-you note.
  
  
• Express interest
  End the interview by letting the employer know you are interested in the job and would like to be selected.

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