Remember your first interview with a company is also your first impression. Do your homework on the company, the hiring manager, their culture. Make sure that you are dressed appropriately for your industry or the industry you would like to join. If it's a big corporation chances are you will need to wear a suit on your first interview. If interviewing in the fashion industry, make sure you understand their brand. A premium denim company most likely would not want you to wear a suit. They want to make sure that the people they hire can convey their brand to the retailers they are selling. If you are in doubt what to wear, ask ahead of time. Also, keep in mind that simpler is better, there is no need to wear a lot of jewelry, cologne, makeup. You don't want to over power the person you are meeting.
Make sure you look the interviewer in the eyes when you meet them. A firm handshake is also key, they want to know you are confident and self assured. Even if you are nervous. Most people have some sense of nervousness, it is human nature. Make sure your answers go with the question asked, and you keep them to the point. Again, eye contact. When leaving the interview remember to thank the interviewer, shake their hand if it is offered. Write a thank you note to the interviewer within 24 hours. In many industries it is ok to email a thank you if you are given the business card. If you are not offered the card, hand write a note and make sure you have the proper title and spelling of the person you met. It is ok to call the company to ask for this information if you did not get it at the interview.
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