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Prepare for Your Interviews

You’ve brushed up your skills, dialed in your resume, and finally found a job you want. Now all you have to do is wow them in the interview. Any job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience, but if you go in prepared and confident, you’ll give yourself the best possible chance to land the job you want. With that in mind:

Be honest. If you misrepresent yourself during an interview, you’ll likely end up harried and miserable even if you do land the job. Likewise, be yourself during the interview, and if you’re nervous, let your interviewer know.

Do your homework. Nothing turns off an employer more than a job candidate who doesn’t know what they do or what industry they’re in. Visit the company’s website and familiarize yourself with their business and especially with any products you’re likely to be working on.

Come with questions. Part of doing your homework is coming up with some questions to ask your interviewer. All businesses want employees who care about their products, and asking intelligent questions during your job interview demonstrates that you care.

Remember, you’re interviewing them, too. A job interview is usually the first time you get to evaluate the work environment you’re attempting to join. It’s one of the first times you get to meet your potential co-workers in person, and one of your first chances to ask questions about the job you’re applying for. So while you’re busy trying to impress your interviewer, take some time out to consider whether you actually want to work at this place. You don’t want to go in looking to grill your interviewer about whether this office is worthy of you, but if you remember that you’re still evaluating this opportunity as well, it’s often easier to relax.

Once you’re past these job interviewing basics, check out this guide for some more tips:

• Ace Your IT Interview