Arrive early

There is nothing worse than being late for your first interview. Even though it’s not your fault -- a truck turned over on the highway or you got stuck behind a school bus -- arriving late sends the wrong message to your prospective employer, and it puts extra stress and time constraints on everyone involved. If you are going to be late, call as soon as you know. Likewise, don’t arrive too early either. Enter the lobby about 15 minutes before your meeting so you can relax and study the atmosphere.