Find out a little bit about the company you want to work for. Visit the company's Website and talk to anyone you might know who works there. Researching a company and the position make you stand out in an interview. It shows that you are really interested in working there.

It sounds funny – and it looks even funnier – but practicing out loud for your interview will help you sound more polished and concise and less nervous in the actual interview. List a few key things you want the employer to know about you, and review common interview questions. Formulate answers to those questions and answer them out loud while looking at yourself in the mirror. This exercise prevents you from rambling in the interview and sounding unpolished and unsure. It also helps you discover what really does make you the best candidate for the job..!!!

In an interview, first impressions does matter. The best way to ensure a good first impression is to dress smart. If you are interviewing for a job in an office, it is usually best to wear a dark-colored, conservative suit (for both men and women).

You should avoid wearing excessive jewelry, perfume, and flamboyant clothes. Good personal hygiene is also important.

This list could go on forever – there is literally an endless array of "dos" and "don'ts" for an interview – and not everyone agrees on every aspect of that list. There are, however, some basic "interview etiquette" tips that are important to remember, such as:

1. Be on time for your interview.

2. Be aware of your body language.

3. When shaking hands, make sure your grip is firm and confident.

4. Have good posture, but avoid appearing like you're as stiff as a cardboard cutout. Even the most experienced professionals get nervous in an interview – it's normal. However, if you appear too nervous, the interviewer might draw the wrong conclusions about your ability to do the job – especially if it involves interacting with people! Conversely, make sure you don't slouch – this could give the impression that you are lazy or uninterested in the position. Maintain eye contact with your interviewer to convey confidence. When speaking, be polite and professional and avoid using slang and profanities. The more confident and polished you appear the more likely you are to leave the interviewer with a positive impression of you.

Avoid making negative remarks about any previous jobs or employers. Also, refrain from complaining about any job-related tasks or responsibilities you were given in a previous position. Employers want to hire someone who is positive, enthusiastic, and able to meet and deal with challenges.

This is where your research comes in. Employers want to know if you're truly interested in the position. They also want to know that you have all the information you need to make a decision, if offered the job. It isn't a good idea to turn the tables and "interview" the interviewer, but it is a good idea to go into the interview with a few questions in mind. This is your chance to ask additional questions about the business, the position, the requirements, and the expectations of the person who will fill the position.

Make sure you let the interviewer know how pleased you were to have the chance of interview with him or her. Immediately after the interview, send the interviewer a thank-you note, thanking him or her for taking time to interview you. This is not only proper etiquette and a common display of appreciation, but it also allows you to reaffirm one or two key points of the interview. It also lets the interviewer know how interested you are in working for the company. Being polite and professional always makes a good impression.