General preparation before any Interview
As per Wikipedia a job interview is a process in which a potential employee is evaluated by an employer for prospective employment in their company, organization, or firm.
A job interview typically precedes the hiring decision, and is used to evaluate the candidate. Interviews are usually preceded by the evaluation of supplied résumés, selecting a small number of candidates who seem to be the most desirable (short listing).
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Carry out research into the company, know what it's products are, its size, income, reputation, image, goals, problems. How many people do they employ and what is the company philosophy? Know the companies origins, is it a family company, where and when was it established?
Study any recent press cuttings about the company, and try to slip your up to date knowledge into conversation.
You may like to practice your responses to some of the more common interview questions, and prepare a list yourself of questions that you want to ask.
Prepare your interview resources before the day, you will need to take a couple of copies of your CV, a reference list, and if possible some examples of work you have done in the past.
Dress professionally, even if you are going for an interview at a funky Dot Com company you should still portray a smart business image. It is recommended that both men and women wear a suit and sensible shoes. Women wear a moderate amount of makeup and simple jewelers. Men should be clean shaven with a conservative tie and ironed shirt.
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