No one wants to sit for a job interview. Even the most extroverted of individuals get nervous before walking into a potential place of employment and sitting down for a question period. Interview questions can be difficult and uncomfortable, putting candidates on the spot in the most obvious of ways.

Despite the nature of job interviewing, with the right preparation, they can be more pleasant than some people may think. Here are some powerful interviewing tips:

1. Research:

This is the easiest part of the job interview. Thanks to the Internet, everything you could ever want is available at your fingertips. All you have to do is make an effort to go find it. Research your place of employment, job position, and employer before you sit for the interview. Arrive locked and loaded with the resources you need to succeed.

2. Dress Right:

Despite your natural around-the-house style, nothing demands respect more in an interview than showing up in a sharp suit with polished shoes. This shows people that you’re a resourceful individual and that you take your professional life and appearance seriously.

3. Punctuality:

Make sure you arrive with plenty of time to prepare your notes and compose yourself. Your employer will be able to tell if you just arrived 1-minute before the interview and seem flustered. Walk in composed with plenty of time to prepare your points.

4. Practice:
   Get your mom or roommate to sit down with you and go over common interview questions. Practice what you would say and get it to a point where it sounds natural and genuine for you. That way, when you’re blindsided during the interview, you’ll be able to handle the easy, generic questions.

Interviewing for a job is uncomfortable, there’s no way around it. Follow these tips for feeling a little more prepared the next time.