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There are several steps to follow:  \n1. Research the company and position with which you will be interviewing so you can ask appropriate questions. Try to obtain a more detailed job description beforehand so you can avoid any surprises at the interview (this may not be available to you in many cases) . Use social media such as LinkedIn to learn about your interviewer.  \n2. Practice your answers to potential interview questions. Ask someone to ask you questions or read them by yourself and rehearse aloud – not just in your head. Do not memorize your responses; just familiarize yourself with some key points you want to make. Record yourself and listen to your responses. It is more effective if you can tell a story about yourself to get the point across – as long as you are concise.  \n3. Evaluate your current skills and level of expertise:  \n Work History  \n Strengths  \n Examples of specific past success  \n Experiences  \n Abilities  \n Challenges you experienced and overcame  \n4. Determine any “transferable skills.” What are the skills in your former jobs that you can use in the new position?  \n Money Management  \n Meeting Deadlines  \n Problem Solving  \n Organizing/Managing things or procedures  \n Managing other people directly or indirectly  \n Training  \n Assembling  \n Writing  \n Computer usage (Mac and/or PC, software)  \n Computer programming  \n Customer Service  \n Meal preparation  \n Report writing  \n5. Know your resume in detail. If something is not on your resume, don’t talk about it; your credibility may be questioned.  \n6. Know directions and other basics. Make sure you know exactly where you are going and how to get to the location. When you schedule the interview, ask for the following information: parking, directions , how many people you will be meeting, and with whom you are meeting.  \n7. Attend the interview well rested.  \n8. Learn about the workplace culture to help you decide the appropriate attire for an interview. It’s okay to ask about appropriate dress when you schedule. It's preferable to be slightly overdressed than underdressed. Make sure your style of dress is appropriate for the job position.  \n9. Ask the interviewer questions about the company and the position at the end of the interview (samples at the end of this document) .  \n10.Send thank-you notes.  \nWhat to Wear: Appropriate Dress for the Interview  \nPlease note that the correct clothing to wear will depend, in part, on the organization. Corporate offices will be more formal and other organizations may be less so.  \nMen: Suit or dress pants with button-down shirt and jacket, or (if casual) dressy khaki pants and a nice button-down shirt; polished shoes and appropriate socks  \nWomen: Pants suit, skirt suit, coordinated separates with jacket , or work dress  \nAvoid:  \n Loud Colors  \n Heavy perfume/cologne  \n Sneakers , sandals , or open-toed shoes  \n Short skirts  \n Wild hairstyles – no fashion statements  \n Head dressings except for religious purposes  \n Excessive make-up  \n Clanging excessive jewelry (keep it modest)  \n Displaying of tattoos or unusual body piercings; be aware that in certain customer service positions, piercings and related jewelry may be prohibited for safety and/or company branding reasons  \nBring a brief case , messenger bag , or nice satchel large enough to hold paper, pens, resumes, and references. Hold the bag on your left side so you can easily shake hands.  \nOnce you are seated, it is fine to take brief notes to help you remember specific things you want to ask about at the end of the interview. Focus on the interviewer, not your notetaking.  \nDo not chew gum, eat, or bring food and/or drinks (coffee or other) into an interview. If you are not offered water, feel free to ask for a glass of water so you have it if you need it.  \nWhat to Expect the Day of the Interview  \nArrive early (10-15 minutes) . 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