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In-advance research
Research the companies you are interviewing for. Type the name of the company into a search engine and look for the following information:
1. What the company does, makes, or sells and how they compare to the competition.
2. How the company is organized.
3. What the salary range is for similar positions in the area.
4. Key words or phrases that are repeated on the company website.
5. Any newsworthy items about the company that you can ask about or mention during your interview.

Grasp the first 5 minutes in interview
You only have five seconds to make a first impression. In a job interview, these five seconds could determine how you spend a large portion of your life. To make the best first impression, follow these guidelines:
1. Make sure you are dressed appropriately and well groomed.
2. Keep jewelry conservative and cologne/perfume subtle.
3. Make eye contact.
4. Shake hands with a firm, full-handed grip.
5. Introduce yourself. The interviewer may have gone through several interviews already, and could lose track of where he left off.
6. A smile shows sincerity, caring, and interest.

Keep polite and professional during interview
Try to present yourself in the best light.
1. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early for your interview. This shows you are respectful of the employer's time and gives you some leeway in case you have difficulty getting there.
2. Let the interviewer lead the conversation. Although you want to talk about yourself, keep your responses focused on the job at hand instead of personal issues.
3. Come prepared with at least three questions to ask the interviewer about the company and the position you are applying for.
4. Always follow-up with a "thank you" note or letter.
5. Limit the amount of times you call the employer to check in on the status of the position.
6. If you didn't get the job, send a letter thanking the employer for the opportunity to apply and asking for information on other open positions.

End up with a successful close
The last few minutes of your interview are almost as important as the first. Use these techniques to "close" your interview so that you leave them with a good impression.
1. Re-visit what your strong points. Remind them why they should hire you.
2. Let the interviewer know that you are interested in and excited about the position or opportunity.
3. Ask if there is anything else you can provide, such as references, documentation, or samples of your work.
4. Ask about the next step in the process. Will there be another round of interviews? Should you contact the employer? If so, how soon? When will you hear from them?
5. Ask how to contact the interviewer, or get a business card.

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