Preparing early is one way to ensure your interview will be successful.

The following are some useful tips when planning for an interview:

• Be Prepared
• Know the Organization
• Look your Best
• Be Enthusiastic
• Be Yourself
• Be Honest

Good luck in your endeavors! If you don't get the first job, keep trying. Each interview should be viewed as a learning experience and will be helpful to you as you try to land the job that's right for you.

For more helpful interviewing tips, visit our Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) Web site.

Be Prepared

Review your resume or job application beforehand. Review the announcement for the job you applied for. If you have time, you might want to request a copy of the position description for the job so that you can get a better understanding of the position you applied for. In addition, review all of the items on the organization's web site, including their mission statement. Prepare questions that you may want to ask during the interview. .

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Know the Organization

Research the organization beforehand. Visit the organization's web site and read up on the agency's mission and about the specific part of the organization where the position is located. Talk to others who work in the organization.

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Look Your Best

You will never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Dress for your interview in clothing appropriate to a typical office environment.

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Be Enthusiastic

Demonstrate that you're truly interested in the job you applied for and in the organization. Speak clearly and smile.

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Be Yourself

Don't put on an act for the interviewer. Being yourself may help you relax during the interview and eliminate unnecessary stress.

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Be Honest

Don't put on an act for the interviewer. Being yourself may help you relax during the interview and eliminate unnecessary stress.

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