Know Before You Go

The first step to a great interview is to do your homework. The more you know about the desired position and company the better you'll perform in an interview. You'll want to learn all you can about the:

• company culture and values
• typical career paths for employees
• products and services the company provides
• application process
• specific responsibilities and duties of the position to be filled
• minimum qualifications for the position

The internet can be a valuable tool for completing your research. Plan to spend some time on the company website to research the topics listed above. If you can, it can also be very helpful to talk with someone who currently works for the company. Finally, you can complete some online searches about the company. Watch a video about doing internet research.

If you go into the interview feeling informed, you'll be more relaxed and perform better during the interview.