The Ultimate Interview Prepration Guide

Interview preparation
When preparing for your interview and considering all the aspects where your behavior can affect your chances of receiving a job offer, consider these interview tips:
Do's
Do: prepare for the interview no later than the night before.
Do: make a checklist of what you’ll need to take with you.
Do: ensure you have directions to the interview site and time out how long it will take you to get there.
Do: choose your interview outfit in advance and make sure it is clean and ironed, if necessary.
Do: get plenty of rest the night before to ensure you are alert and focused.
Do: research the company’s history, mission and recent developments.
Do: outline your answers to common interview questions.
Do: print out at least five hard copies of your resume in case your interviewers don’t have their own.
Do: know the format of your interview and ask the hiring manager beforehand, so you can prepare.

Don’ts
Don’t: wait until the morning of an interview to gather your materials. Unexpected difficulties could easily make you late for your interview, which could impact the hiring manager’s first impression of you.
Don’t: be late. You should plan enough time to arrive at the interview location at least 10 minutes early.
Don’t: try to memorize your answers to interview questions. Instead, remember the key points you want to convey.