Location. Before the interview, review location and directions to the office. Become familiar with the area and have everything mapped out.

Be Punctual. Always arrive 15 minutes before the start of an interview. Allow yourself enough time for travel including traffic and mass transit delays. In addition, many times you must register with security, sign-in and complete an application.

Dress Attire. Dress professionally and appropriate for the interview. Business suits are always recommended.

Be Prepared. Always bring to an interview multiple copies of your resume. It is also helpful to bring any information you have researched in addition to questions you would like to ask during an interview.

Energy. Greet all interviewers with energy and enthusiasm. Reiterate your appreciation for scheduling the interview and arranging the meeting.

Relax. Take a deep breathe and be yourself as the interview begins. This is an opportunity to showcase your skill set and improve your career. Listen to all the questions before answering. Allow yourself enough time to construct your thoughts before replying to each question.

Be Concise. When answering questions, be specific and provide relevant examples. Make sure your answers are detailed, but concise. Keep in mind most interviewers have an agenda and a list of questions they must ask each candidate. Keep your responses relevant and to the point.

Distinguish Yourself. Competition can be intense so it is your responsibility to distinguish yourself and stress your accomplishments during the interview. Convince the interviewer you are the best suited and most viable candidate for the job. Have a list of accomplishments ready to discuss.

Ask Questions. It is encouraged to ask questions during the course of the interview. Make sure questions are relevant to the business, position and company you are interviewing with.

Body Language. Make sure to make good eye contact throughout the interview. Take opportunities to smile and acknowledge the interviewers questions and comments. Control your emotions but do show enthusiasm and interest in the opportunity. Make sure to use good posture and etiquette during the interview.

Salary. It is not recommended to bring up salary unless the interviewer asks you directly. At this point, you can articulate and break down your current compensation structure in terms of base salary, bonus or other compensation benefits and/or incentives. A good way to respond to the salary question is that you are seeking a competitive offer based on your background, skill set and the potential value you can add to the department.

Close the Interview. Make sure you close the interview and thank each interviewer for their time and express your interest in working for the company. Reinforce how you can be a valuable asset to the organization and make an immediate impact to the department. Ask the interviewer if you have answered all of their questions satisfactory and if there is any additional information you can provide to assist in the decision making process.

Next Steps. Ask the interviewer what the potential next steps are in the process and time frame in making a decision. This will show your genuine interest level in the opportunity to the interviewer.

References. Ask the interviewer if they would like for you to provide any additional information or provide references at that time.

Thank You Note. Make sure that you follow-up with a thank you note to each person you interviewed with at the company. This can be done through postal mail and/or follow-up e-mail. For a sample thank you note click here.