You sent your resume in for consideration, you talked to the hiring manager on the phone and now, here you are, preparing to go in for the interview. Yes, it’s a lot of pressure, trying to sell yourself in a brief interview time but take a deep breathe, prepare beforehand and you’re certain to ace the interview.

Practice, yes practice, for the interview. Look at your resume and try to memorize what duties you performed at your prior positions. Were you responsible for a particular project? What was the outcome? Synopsize it and remember it for the interview. Do you have gaps in your employment? Do you have an answer for those gaps? Be prepared to account for them.

The company you’re interviewing with was recently written up in the local paper. Bring that up in the interview. Let the interviewer know that you are knowledgeable about their organization. Did they revolutionize a process or procedure? Mention it. While you’re at it, if you can work any of your past experience into what they currently offer, bring it up, highlight your skills, abilities, and how they could enhance the workplace.

Be prepared for a “behavioral interview” session. Rather than the hiring manager going through your resume position by position he or she might ask you to elaborate on specific duties performed in past jobs. Be prepared to supply specifics on cost savings, time savings, or other efficiencies realized. Don’t fumble around for the answer.

It may be antiquated but the standard “interview suit” is still a dress or skirt for women, and a suit and tie with a jacket for men. Even if you aren’t going to interact with the public dressed in a suit on a daily basis, you still need to make a great first impression and going to an interview in jeans and sandals will not make that impression.

It’s a nerve-wracking event…the interview. But don’t crack your knuckles or chew gum to help calm your nerves. As a way to help calm yourself for the impending interview arrive early, refresh your memory with details from your resume, and above all be calm. Hand the interviewer a clean copy of your resume, shake his or her hand, smile and be prepared to sell yourself and your abilities.

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