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10th February 2015
03:24pm GMT

Research and learn
There is nothing worse than going into an interview without knowing the history and background of the company you are interviewing for.
Find out who is going to be interviewing you and know their background and any key successes in their career. Research the company itself, how it was founded, who founded it and how they have grown since.
Timing is key
Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time to get to the location of the interview. Take into account factors such as traffic, delays and unexpected incidents. It is better to be really earlier than to rock in late.
Smile your cares away
The easiest way to make a good impression when you go into your interview is by smiling. If you get flustered, tongue-tied or make a mistake, take a deep breath and smile.
Take a minute
When we are nervous, a lot of us are prone to answer with the first thing that comes into our heads. In an interview, take your time. Once you have been asked a question, gather yourself, take a moment to think about what you want to say and then begin to talk.
Questions at the ready
Prospective employers always appreciate an interest in their business or industry. Make sure you have at least one question ready to ask them at the end of your interview – preferably two.
This shows that you have an interest in what they are doing and the job itself.
And remember, if at first you don’t succeed…
Try, try again.

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