Remember the 4 C's of interviewing:

CLEAR - interviewers expect good communication skills. Make sure your answers are clear so there is no misunderstanding. Take your time and think about what you are going to say before you say it. Do not ramble.

CONCISE - be concise in the answers you give. Make your point quickly and don't use too many examples to answer a question, it may indicate that you are not very sure of your self. However, as we said earlier, do not give one or two word answers.

CONFIDENT - confidence is important. It adds credibility to your answers and character. Be careful not to come off insecure or arrogant.

CONSISTENT - you may be asked similar questions by different people during the interview. Make sure that your answers are consistent with each other.

During Your Interview

Be aware of your diction, speech and body language. Whenever you meet someone you should stand up, shake their hand firmly, introduce yourself, and don't forget to smile. You will be surprised how much a simple smile sets a positive tone in your interviewer's mind. You're already doing well and they have yet to ask you any questions!

• Be prepared to convey why you want to work for this company, and why you're a good candidate for the position
  
  
• Write down the names of the people you meet so as not to call anyone by the wrong name
  
  
• Maintain good eye contact with the interviewer
  
  
• Do not interrupt the interviewer
  
  
• You want to communicate personal qualities, functional skills, and special areas of knowledge that relate to the particular position, interviewer and organization
  
  
• If you are technical, be prepared to answer in-depth technical questions. Any technology you have worked with and listed on your resume is fair game
  
  
• Be honest, if you do not know the answer to a question say so. Honesty is better than inaccuracy
  
  
• Do not fidget, just relax
  
  
• Maintain good posture when both sitting and standing
  
  
• Always answer the question being asked
  
  
• Do not give one or two word answers - be thorough, but concise in your response
  
  
• Be able to give specific examples of your experience and how it relates to the company's needs
  
  
• Do not badmouth a former employer, be tactful and diplomatic
  
  
• Think positively. Even if you think you made a mistake, regroup, focus and get back to thinking positively
  
  
• Do not chew gum or anything else during the interview
  
  
• Do not address compensation until they bring it up (which they may not)
  
  
• Do not appear desperate for a job