A job interview is an incredibly intimidating thing. Many people let their nerves get the best of them and mess up the job interview. It is important to remember that the job recruiter whether being a full time person working in the human resource department, or simply just a manager sees you as a stranger just as much as you see them. Also it is important to remember that the company wants to hire somebody for employment and help, just as much as you want the job. There are several key factors to remember to make a great impression on a job interview.

1. Always wear clean and neat business attire. This means a suit & tie. If it is blue collar job, khaki pants and button down shirt may be appropriate. But always be clean, neat, and shaven. No earrings, t-shirts, long or shaggy hair for men, or exposed tattoos. Look "clean cut". As far as job interviews go, "clothes make the man".

2. Greet the interviewer with eye contact, a smile, and a handshake. If the interviewer is a female and you are male, do not give her a strong hand shake (it will hurt her hand). Tell them that it is nice to meet them.

3. They will bring you into an interview room. You must kill all of your nerves immediately. Do not be the silent type. They will most likely ask you a series of questions about education, job experience, and skill experience. Answer these questions with eye contact, and without being nervous. Do not fidget, wiggle your foot, or bobble your knee. Be fully confident in who you are and be self assured that you are good for their company.

4. When they ask a question, always speak to them like a human being with emotions too. Form a connection with eye contact and smiles. If the interviewer is "all business" do not crack any jokes. If the interviewer smiles a lot and seems "fun", it's wise to make light quick jokes that do not dominate the interview process. Small giggles in other words.

5. Be very specific on how you can serve their company, and let them know that you are seeking long term employment. Interviewers often ask questions like "What are you goals", "What happened at your last job", "Are you seeking long term employment". Answer the interviewer very clearly. Never go negative, but remain positive through the whole process. Do not open a lifelong story about yourself.

6. Many times the big question is "How much wage/salary or money do you want". This almost always happens. There is a very simple answer for this question. Look in newspapers, the internet, and search engines to find out what the comparable salary is. Always give them a number. Saying things like "A comparable salary to this position" is immature and shows that you don't know how much you are worth. Of course the company always wants to save money when they hire you, but going too low or high could set off "hiring alarms".

7. Always ask the interviewer how they have liked working for the company. This shows that you care to know the overall feel of the company, and that you also care for the interviewer. This also gets the interviewer talking about themselves which many people like to do.

8. At the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for their time, eye contact, and shake their hand again. If you are not hired on the spot, let them know that you look forward to their decision.

Remain confident until you drive away. Some interviewers are known to look out the window to see if you are confident in your stride, energetic in your walk etc. Also it is best to not drive a rusty vehicle to the interview.