•  Arrive at least 15 minutes early .

•  Take TWO clean copies of your resume with you.

•  When filling out the application, fill in all of the blanks. If something does not apply, write N/A and above all, NEVER write please see resume or say, “but I have a resume to avoid filling out the application.”

•  Dress professionally – a dark suit (tie), white shirt or blouse.

(Woman: Pearls, Pumps, and Pantyhose). No heavy perfume or overpowering colognes.

•  Know your strengths , be able to list at least three to five (i.e. I am very organized) , also know your weaknesses (i.e. I tend to be a yes person, but I always manage to get the job done). Stay positive.

•  Be able to tell the interviewer about yourself. Go back to where you came from, education and job history .

•  Know your long and short term goals .

•  Body language; it can make or break you . Give a firm handshake, keep good eye contact , and lean forward in your chair when the interviewer is speaking about the company or himself/herself; it shows interest.

•  Salary Negotiations:  Say I am here for the career opportunity with your company, or I am sure that you will present me with a fair offer.

•  Ask for the job!

•  In conclusion, ask the interviewer if there is anything in your background that you have not covered that would prevent you form going on to the next interviewing step.

•  Thank him/her for taking the time to meet with you, ask for their card, shake their hand and again tell him/her that you want the job .

•  Always follow up with a Thank You letter or card . You want the interviewer to remember you. Be sure to spell & Grammar check yourself ; anyone can make a mistake.