You are on your way to the interview and feel prepared. You have done research on the company and know how you can add value to the team. You arrive for the interview but cant find any parking and end up late for the interview. How can you help prevent this from happening? Here are some top tips for additional interview preparation.
Go to the interview location a couple of days before
The last thing you want to be worried about before the interview is where to park. There are lots of factors outside of the interview to think about and could turn the best interview into the worst. Do you know which building is the interview in? How long does it take to drive there with traffic? How long does it take to walk from the parking to the office? Completing a test run will answer most of these questions and leave you ready to focus on the interview.
Clear up the details before the interview
Be sure to ask questions before the interview. The person arranging the interview my have some key details you have not been made aware of and it could give you extra insight into the process.
Do you need to take food and a drink with you?
Arriving at an interview hungry or dehydrated will hinder your performance. There may not be the opportunity to stop for food or drink once you leave the house. With a little extra planning before the interview, you will be thoroughly prepared with confidence and energy.