1. Plan your journey.

Work out how you will be travelling to the interview. If you are going by car, find out if there is on site parking, or where the nearest car park is. If you are travelling by public transport, find out how long the journey should take and allow yourself plenty of time for traffic delays. Ensure you know the route, and are aware which building/reception area you need to sign in at and who you should ask for.

2. Make a good impression.

Think carefully about what you are going to wear to the interview; first impressions are crucial, and it is important to dress smartly and appropriately for the interview. For men, you should decide whether to wear a full suit, or a pair of smart trousers with shirt- which should be ironed. For women, ensure that you are not wearing anything too revealing, a smart skirt or trousers and a smart top should be sufficient, avoid wearing extremes of accessories and make up.

3. Decide what you need to take.

You may have been asked to bring your passport, or some documentation with you for the interview, so ensure you have them to hand. It may be useful to take a small notepad and a copy of your CV. Ensure you have directions if needed, and the address of the office in case you forget or need clarification.

4. Research the company.

A favoured interview question is to ask the candidate what they know about the company/job role. Often job advertisements can be quite vague so it is worth looking online and seeing what you can find. Ensure you go over the company website with a fine tooth comb to ensure you impress your interviewer with your research.

5. Prepare questions.

There comes a point in every interview where the interviewer will give you the opportunity to ask questions. It is important that you use this opportunity as a way to confirm your interest in the position by asking thoughtful questions. Prepare some questions before the interview, but be prepared to think on your feet if your questions get answered in the interview. They could be regarding the job role, the company or a specific technical question about equipment or software used.

6. Get a good night's sleep.

To feel at your best in the interview it is important to get a good night's rest and to try and relax. You could take a relaxing bath in the evening and ensure that you get to bed at a reasonable time to feel well rested. Allow yourself plenty of time in the morning to have breakfast and feel fully awake and alert for the day ahead.

Relax; be confident and well prepared to ensure you make the most of your interview.

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