Remember, your interview really begins as soon as you arrive at the place of the interview, or even before. Who knows, the person you are sitting beside on the bus on the way to the interview might work for the company!

Maintaining a professional attitude even as you leave your house will not only help prevent any potentially embarrassing moments before you get to the interview, it will also keep you in a good frame of mind. Here are some more tips to keep in mind as you head to the interview.

You may be asked to wait for a little while. Keep calm, and take the opportunity to go over your answers to some of the questions you think you might be asked. Do not listen to your walkman or take the opportunity to do your own manicure.

Are there books or pamphlets about the company in the waiting room? If there are, you might want to read through them. You'll look interested and enthusiastic, and it may give you additional background to discuss the company and the job.

The opinions of secretaries, receptionists and other employees often influence an interviewer's judgement. A favourable or unfavourable comment by them can be a critical factor in helping the interviewer make a decision. So be friendly, polite and courteous from the moment you walk in the door until the moment you leave.

Know who you are going to see. Ask for him or her by name.

Making a good impression in the waiting room is just as important as when the interview begins. You wouldn't light up a cigarette or chew gum during the interview, so don't do it in the waiting room either.