How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Here are some practical things you can do to make your interviews run smoothly.

Things You'll Need

  • Men's Suits
  • Women's Suits
  • Internet Access
  • Personal Organizers
  • Spiral Notebooks
  • Computers
  • résumé paper
  • résumé software
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Instructions

    • 1

      Practice by going on interviews, even for jobs you have no intention of taking.

    • 2

      Research the company thoroughly. Use the Internet, libraries and periodicals to find current information.

    • 3

      Know the company's market, products and goals.

    • 4

      Memorize some facts about the company and be prepared to cite them during the interview.

    • 5

      Formulate a list of intelligent questions to ask during your interview.

    • 6

      Talk to people who work or have worked at the company.

    • 7

      Hang around the building in the morning, noting how the staff dresses, as well as their body language.

Tips & Warnings

  • Make sure you know the company's location. Go on a practice run so that you know how much time you will need to get there and park.

  • Remember your interviewer's name and title.

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