Once you get the interview letter the countdown starts. You have to think about the ways in which you are going to impress your interviewer to get the job. Taking note of the following points will help you to present yourself confidently and professionally in any interview.
1. Preparation in Advance
Preparing in advance for the interview will increase your confidence and effectiveness.
Study about the organization and the job you're applying for. This will show the interviewer you're keenly interested in the position. The following will give you an idea about the organization.
o Company website. Check for:
 Annual report
 News
 Vision statement and Goals
o Have a clear idea about what the position needs:
 Talk to someone in your network who does similar work.
Identify your positive qualities for the job. This will increase your self-confidence. Make a list of your
o Skills and knowledge
o Interests
o Values
o Personal characteristics
Identify your accomplishments
Interviewers may want to know about your track record:
o Create a list of accomplishments from your work, leisure and volunteer activities, and project the results you achieved.
o Relate the requirements of the position with your accomplishments.
o Be in the interviewer's position and write down questions that can be asked.
2. Constant Practice
Practicing what you're going to say and how you're going to say it will help you speak confidently about your skills and accomplishments. It's a good idea not to memorize what you want to say. Instead remember which key points you want to focus on.

Presenting Yourself
Your appearance, attitude and body language is vitally important. It's normal to be anxious but acting as if you're confident, even when you aren't may help you.
o Follow the Dress code for interview. Be clean, neat and well groomed.
o Smile, introduce yourself and shake hands firmly with the interviewer when you meet. Stay standing until you're offered a chair.
o Sit up straight with your feet on the floor. Leaning back can make you seem uninterested, while sitting on the edge of your chair can make you seem tense.
o Keep your hands still in your lap or on the arms of your chair, except when you're making a point. Don’t cross your arms.
o Make eye contact, and smile when it's appropriate.
3. Active Participation
The interview is your chance to expose your positive attitude and your communication skills.
o Turn off your mobile phone when you reach at the interview place. Prefer a pen and paper to make notes, rather than a laptop.
o Follow the interviewer's lead. Sometimes irrelevant questions may also be asked.
o Listen carefully to the questions so that you can answer them accurately. If you don't understand a question, politely ask the interviewer to repeat it. If you don’t know the answer express it.
o Take a moment to think before you answer a question.
o Avoid answering with only "yes" or "no." Try to find out what the interviewer wants to know.
o Follow up after the interview with a note or email that emphasizes the reasons why you're the best candidate for the job.