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Interviewing tips: Schedule the time of the interview so that there will be no pressure or rush to finish. Do not schedule too close to lunch, dinner or close of business day unless you know that you are welcome to become a part of the interviewer's break. Week before: - Visit a library to pick up some job-search/interview books, write down a handful of tough/open-ended interview questions. Think about how you might answer them. Practice with a friend or family member. Day before: - Critique your resume - Prepare a short list of backup questions (see sample below) - Prepare a short list of show-off qualities (see sample below) - Exercise (getting your heart rate up may let you sleep better at night) - Talk out loud about how good you are & talk about the great teams, projects, bosses, and products that you worked with Night before: - Lay out clothes, notebook, money, map, addresses, phone numbers, etc - Get a good night's rest Day/Morning of Interview: - Shower, use deodorant, light or no perfume - Smokers beware, non-smokers may be turned off if they smell smoke on your clothes, hair, or breath - Dress professionally - Show up a few minutes early - Offer a firm handshake - Establish eye contact - Convey a proud, self-confident posture - Introduce yourself clearly - Offer a fresh resume - Let the interviewer start the questioning. A good interviewer will ask questions that confirm what is on your resume and reflects your abilities. When there is an opportunity, ask the interviewer to tell you about the project and where you fit in. Interject and prompt appropriately with questions that make the interviewer feel important. Use statements that show your interest, and confirm your expertise and subject knowledge. - Take non-disruptive notes (name of interviewer, title/position, project name, new acronyms, project schedule duration, number of people on team, skills, tools, development environment), Graceful interjection is a must, but do not interrupt. Notes should not slow the interviewer, but are to be used as a tool to show your interest and to recall capabilities. - Smile - Before leaving, make sure the interviewer knows your availability and interest. Ask the interviewer if he/she has any reservations about your background, skills, and ability to fit in. Ask the interviewer if he/she thinks there is a good match and whether you are under serious consideration. - Remember that you are selling yourself and your abilities. - Go to the interview intent upon winning the position. Convey that you want the opportunity to consider an offer to come aboard.

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