Job interview is of vital importance in job hunting. In addition to how the interviewers see your qualifications and personal qualities, much will depend on how they evaluate your interview performance in general. And here are some useful tips for the interview: Plan to be at the interview five minutes early, dressed in appropriate business clothes. Be polite to anyone you meet. This is especially true for the receptionist and secretarial help. Many job seekers treat them as if they were furniture. In fact, they may be asked for their opinion on you. When meeting the interviewer, look at him in the eye, shake hands and say something like “Mr. Robinson, I’m James Blake. I’ve been looking forward to meeting you.” Be observant. As soon as you walk into the interviewer’s office, take a quick look around and note family pictures, awards, books. If you find you have something in common, that’ll be great. Make sure the conversation goes two ways. Do ask questions to involve the interviewer. The more they open up, the better your chances of getting clues as to what they want. Most people like to talk about themselves and their career and will view your interest in other people as a positive attribute. You don’t need answer to every question quickly. Pause and collect your thought before answering. It indicates you think before you speak. Keep your answers brief and to the point. Don’t ramble and use up the valuable time you have to sell yourself. Keep focuses on what you are trying to accomplish. Be enthusiastic. 90% interviewers consider enthusiasm a very important qualification. End the interview on a positive note. Depart in the same polite, confident way you entered. Always send a brief thank-you letter within 24 hours. Some interviewers like people to follow up and call if they haven’t heard anything after a week.