· Arrive on time.
· Introduce yourself in a courteous manner.
· Read company materials while you wait.
· Have a firm handshake.
· Listen.
· Use body language to show interest.
· Smile, nod, and give nonverbal feedback to the interviewer.
· Ask about the next step in the process.
· Thank the interviewer.
· Write a thank-you letter to anyone you have spoken to.
Facts to Gather Before Interviewing
· Key people in the organization
· Major products or services
· Size in terms of sales and employees
· Locations other than your community
· Organizational structure of the company
· Major competitors
· View of the company by clients, suppliers, and competition
· Latest news reports on the company or on local or national news that affects the company

