We have prepared an eight-part checklist for you to use to conduct a winning job interview. In Part 1, we cover several pre-interview steps that many applicants often do not consider before they even leave their homes.

Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

* Confirm the time, date, place and details of the interview
* You will need to know the full company address and directions, whichever form of transport you will use.
* Take a practice run to the location where you are having the interview. Try it at the same time of day so that you get a better idea of how long it will really take to get there.
* Lay out your clothes and all items you are bringing with you the night before.
* Make sure you get a good night's rest before the big day.

What to Wear to the Interview

* Dress and adjust your attitude for success.
* Dress the part for the job, the company, the industry.
* Example, people who are seeking employment in an office usually wear suits or dresses to an interview and those seeking for construction work should wear work clothes that are clean.
* Do opt on the side of conservatism
* All interview clothing should be neat and clean. Shoes should be polished.
* Do not wear anything that will distract the interviewer's attention. Avoid excessive jewelry, makeup, cologne or perfume.
* Be well groomed. Make sure your hair is neat and styled nicely; fingernails are clean and trimmed; and for men face is shaven or beard is trimmed.
* Do not have gum, candy or cigarettes visible.
* Give yourself a second "once-over" before you arrive at the interview.

Part 1: Know Where you are Going / Prepare the Night Before

Part 2: Items to Consider Taking with You to the Interview

Part 3: 'Arriving at the Interview

Part 4: 'Establishing Rapport with the Interviewer

Part 5: Answering Interview Questions

Part 6: Asking Questions at the Interview

Part 7: Closing the Interview

Part 8: Following-up After the Interview