Dos

Take identification (driver's license, Social Security card, or passport) and extra resumes.

Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

Smile.

Shake hands firmly.

Try to relax.

Be polite and friendly.

Show enthusiasm for the opportunity to work.

Speak clearly and distinctly.

Allow the employer to complete what he or she is saying with out interruption.

Listen carefully.

Maintain eye contact.

Tell the interviewer that you are willing to work hard.

Use the interviewer's name in the conversation.

At the end of the interview, ask when you might hear about a decision.

Thank the interviewer for his/her time.

Send a thank you letter expressing your interest in the job and the company.

Don'ts

Chew gum or use tobacco before or during the interview.

Slouch.

Fidget.

Be late.

Be rude or present a negative attitude.

Mumble.

Stare off into space.

Forget the name of the interviewer.

Go to the interview without doing research about the company.