• Do not smoke, chew gum, or eat garlic beforehand.
• Wear suitable interview clothes.
• Take copies of your CV with you.
• Arrive on time for your job interview.
• Any applications handed before the interview begins, are to be filled in as accurately as possible, make sure they match the information in your Cv and Cover Letter.
• Always greet the interviewer by his/her last name and try to pronounce it correctly.
• Have a good firm handshake.
• Look alert and interested. Scan the room once and then keep your eyes on the interviewer.
• Wait until you are offered a chair before you sit down.
• Stress your achievements.
• Always conduct yourself professionally and if something beyond your control occurs, show a sense of humor.
• Be enthusiastic and show it in your replies and body language.
• Answer the interview question by more than a simple yes or no but try not to go over the 60 second limit.
• Avoid at all cost complaining about your current or former employer in your job interview.
• Do not answer questions about politics or religion if the job is completely unrelated.
• Do not raise salary discussions on your first interview - this is usually done on the second interview. Make sure you do your wage research before hand.

Your research for the job interview preparation should give you a better insight on:
• The Job Description.
• What business the organisation is in.
• Hiring process procedures.
• Early experiences on the job.
• Corporate culture.
• General Organisational Structure.
• History.
• Career paths.
• What to wear for a job interview.
• General knowledge about current state of industry.
• Protocols before and after the interview.
• The location of the interview.
• Size of organization.
• Number of employees.
• How long has the company being operating.
• Are there any subsidiary companies involved in this company.
• Who are the major competitors of this company.
• Who is the direct supervisor.
• Information on your direct supervisor.