Your objective, while interviewing, is to create a favourable image. There is little time, so take every opportunity to project a positive reflection of yourself. Start with a smile and a firm handshake and go on from there.

Interview Tips - Preparation

	Arrive early for the interview! Give yourself plenty of time to get there. But only present yourself 5 mintues before the interview.
	Know the exact place and time of the meeting, the interviewer's full name (including correct pronunciation) and his or her title.
	Research the company through the Internet, yellow pages, company brochures or the library to learn relevant facts such as annual sales revenue, principal lines of business and locations.
	Look your best. Make sure you project a professional, neat and tidy image.
	Note beforehand a list of your talents and think how they can best be projected. Note some questions you can ask at the interview.
	Arrive poised and confident. Bring several copies of your resume. Greet your interviewer with a firm handshake and an enthusiastic smile.

Interview Dos     Greet the interviewer by last name if you are sure of the pronunciation. If not, ask the employer to repeat it.     Project your achievements, talents, views and aspirations; remember they will be looking at what you can GIVE to the company rather than what you want to TAKE from it. It is a good thing to show critical self appraisal in retrospect, showing you recognise and learn from your mistakes.     Project energy and enthusiasm. Smile, maintain eye contact and shake hands firmly.     You're there to impress, so there's no place for modesty. The interview is the one time you can boast of your achievements, but try to make it clear that you don't do that at other times.

Interview Don'ts     Don't just answer questions- communicate. Expand points, talk person to person, feel what you are saying and put some expression into your responses.     Avoid negative or critical comments regarding past or present employers.     Never pretend to know something or someone when you don't. Think and respond.     Don't inquire about salary, holidays, benefits, bonuses or retirement on the initial interview unless you are sure the employer is interested in hiring you. If the interviewer asks what salary you want, give a range based on your research of the job market, but indicate that you're more interested in the opportunity for continued learning and professional development than in a specific salary.