Preparing for the interview

• Know the exact place and time of the interview, the interviewer's full name, the correct pronunciation and his or her title.

• Learn pertinent facts about the company such as annual sales revenue, principal lines of business and locations.

• Find out why the hiring manager and/or client representative is interested in your qualifications.

• Determine how the opportunity will impact your immediate and long-term career development.

• An interview is a "two-way street." Know what questions to ask during the interview. Your questions allow the hiring manager to evaluate your professional and personal needs. Insightful questions help both of you determine if your relationship will be mutually rewarding. Lastly, the better you understand the opportunity, the more you will be able to communicate your interest in the position.