30 Second Sneak Peak - #1 thing to do for all interviews! Come prepared.

The big day is here. You are going to interview for the JOB and maybe this is it. The search is over. The job, the company, the location, and the people check everything on your wish list. What is the most important you can do before coming in for the interview? Prepare. Okay what does this mean? Well the most success candidates who I have encountered have done the following:

* Show up 15 minutes before the interview...not 5 minutes and not 30 minutes. 15 minutes is perfect.

* Dress for success. Wear a suit or the most professional outfit you have. Some companies have a business casual or technology casual or no dress code but it is always recommended you ask the recruiter or the point of contact before you come in for the interview.

* Bring a notepad and pen to take notes. And yes, take some notes. Do not write a novel but by writing demonstrates your interest.

* Have a copy of the job description printed out and bring it. This is where you should have talking points...see below regarding the questions.

* MOST IMPORTANT. Have 10 questions written out on a separate paper so you can see clearly. These questions are about either the Hiring team/Manager, the company, the role. You most likely won't be able to ask all 10 because 5,6 or even 7 are answered but then you have the necessary 2-3 questions to ask at the end. Yes, ask questions at the end of the interview but do not hijack the interview. Be aware of the time and how much you have been speaking.

Hiring managers know you have enough of the skill sets to be able to perform the job but they want to see if you are organized, prepared, interested(This is so common. Hiring managers often come back and are not sure you are really interested in their job). Hiring managers have to report back into their leadership to share the pluses and minuses of candidates. So do them a favor.

Come prepared. Demonstrate interest. Get the job! Thank you for reading.