Interviewing Do’s

Do…be mentally prepared. Get a good night’s sleep before your interview. Practice what you are going to say and what questions you want to ask.
Do…look your best. Make sure your hair is clean and neatly styled (don’t forget about your fingernails!). Wear a conservative suit, tie, shirt and dress shoes for men. A suit or long-sleeved dress and heels for women along with conservative make-up. You want your potential employer to remember you and what you can contribute—not your outfit.
Do…arrive a few minutes early. This can be your time to relax and prepare yourself mentally for the interview.
Do…fill out your application carefully. Make sure it is neat, legible, and the spelling is correct.
Do…have appropriate questions to ask the employer.
Do…have good eye contact with the interviewer. Look him or her straight in the eye when you are talking.
Do…thank the interviewer for his or her time. If you are interested, make sure you let him know.
Do…send a carefully written and proofed thank-you note to the interviewer expressing your interest again.
Do…refrain from negative talk about former employers or teachers…always be upbeat and positive.
Do…leave your chewing gum and cigarettes at home (and decline even if offered one).
Do…refrain from overemphasizing salary and “what the company can do for you”.