We sat down with a professional recruiter who wanted to share some tips with you:

• If you are sick do not try to "tough" the interview out. Do the interviewer and yourself a favor by rescheduling the interview with at least 24 hours' notice.
• Do you best to dress one step more professional than what the rest of the workplace is wearing. Even more important is ensuring that everything you are wearing is clean and pressed. Hair and nails count too (for men and woman).
• The more conversational the tone (while keeping the interview on topic) you can achieve with the interviewer the better. If they don't have to look at their notes for the next question you are doing well.
• Be able to back up anything you say with examples. If you say your organized, elaborate on how you keep track of your family schedule or what your closet looks like.
• Never answer a question in one word. Paint a picture with your works as you describe past experiences, projects, and successes.