1. Plan and do your homework. Know your objectives and goals before the interview. Ask yourself, is this the job you truly want or is it just stop gap employment? Research the company, if you are seeking career employment.

2. Maintain eye contact with the interviewer. REASON: In psychological terms, this is operating from a position of strength rather than from a position of weakness.

3. Show that you truly want the job. Shake hands ONLY IF the interviewer initiates the handshake.

4. Be positive while avoiding negative references of any kind, especially when referencing prior employers.

5. Listen and adapt. Be sensitive to the style of the interviewer and adjust your style accordingly.

6. Give relevant answers that show a nexus to the interviewer and to the company. This would be a good time to SHOWCASE your TECHNICAL Skills demonstrating that you studied the job posting, that you researched people on LinkedIn and HOW you can contribute to the employer's TOP and BOTTOM Lines.

7. Encourage and stimulate the interviewer to share information about the company. This is your moment to ENGAGE the interviewer. Your choice of words DO matter but they only account for 10% during any communication. The remainder of the communication is NON-VERBAL.

8. Answer these two most critical questions: (A) What can you do for me? and (B) Why should I hire you?

9. Watch out for "trick" questions such as tell me about yourself OR what are your weaknesses? These questions are intended to divert your focus. Stay focused on getting hired. Convert a weakness into a strength and keep your story about yourself business related.

10. Show up early for the interview preferably 15 minutes early. This will allow you time to "destress", relax, gain your composure and to put your mind "at ease". More importantly, it shows the interviewer that you will not be late for work.