Don't let friends interfere. A friends interest is likely to be quite different then yours. Stick to your mission. Don't be shy. Make eye contact.
Employers love enthusiasm.
13- Be aggressive and polite. Don't push others aside, but don't let others push you aside either. Avoid any questions about salary benefits. Remember, employers are not interested in what they can do for you, but what you can do for them. Impress them and the salary and benefits will come.