Typically, the job interview is the single most important factor in a hiring decision.  Therefore, preparation for your interview is key.  Employers are evaluating your competence to do the job, your interest and enthusiasm regarding the position, and your potential fit in the organization.  Therefore, put your best foot forward throughout the interview process through:

• thoroughly researching the employer
• mapping your qualifications most relevant to the position
• devising approaches to possible interview questions
• composing questions to ask the employer
• following-up after the interview 

 

LINKS
Career Journal
This site has a series of article on a wide variety of topics including checking what references are saying about you to writing thank-you letters following job interviews.

 

JobWeb
This site has excellent articles on interviewing including how to research companies to prepare for an interview.

 

Professional Outplacement Assistance Center
This site has terrific career-related resources on a wide variety of topics including a Meta List on interviewing resources.

 

Riley Guide
This site links to numerous articles including ones on handling illegal interview questions and succeeding at telephone interviews.