Arrival

Your arrival time should be 10-15 minutes before the interview.  Notify the receptionist of your arrival.

Most offices will have a waiting area with a table with some publications on it, like a departmental magazine, or an annual report. Always pick a publication that relates to the employer. You may chance upon an important fact  about the organisation just before the interview, or you may read something that helps you form opinion.

At the interview premises, everything is noticed including which magazine you were reading, and it will go in your favour.

You can unflinchingly refer to the publication during the interview if such an opportunity arises. For example you could say something relating to what you read at the start of the interview, and politely request for some more information. Seeing that you have a genuine interest in their organisation will endear you to him.

A firm hand

When greeted by the interviewer, give a firm handshake. There will be at least 2 people in most interviews, sometimes 3.  Make sure you shake hands with each person in turn and try to repeat their name as you do so.

In the interview

Keep the following in mind, while attending an interview:

Be confident, but do not be overbearing or arrogant.  When a question is fired, think about your answers.  If needed, think, pause or ask the interviewer to repeat or clarify a question.

Show a free and an open body language.

Do not underestimate the interviewer. He/she may be adept at reading proxemics or extremely good at sub-consciously picking up on non-verbal cues, so be forewarned.

The more obvious considerations are not crossing your arms in front of you, or any other negative gesture  and trying not to touch/scratch your face excessively or using your hands too much.

If your interviewers lean in, you lean in too, and as they lean back so do you. This signals you are comfortable sharing the space. Sit as comfortably as you can.

Make  eye contact with the interviewer, that is, maintain a ‘connect’ with the person who asked the question. Do not just talk to the one you perceive as the friendliest one.

Do not be afraid to laugh with the interviewers.

You can create a relaxed atmosphere and this may rub off on the interviewers, though it does not imply that you could start cracking jokes. An interview does not need to be formal for the entire duration.

Ask questions – If an opportunity arises during the interview to ask a relevant question, just ask. Both the interviewer and interviewee seek a flowing conversational interview.

At the end of the interview, thank the panel. You can also ask when you may hear from them.