Demonstrate how you obtained the skills to do the job, the depth of your knowledge and the application of your skills. Don t hesitate to sell yourself. Be enthusiastic and project confidence. During the first or screening interview, the interviewer looks for evidence of clear career goals, confidence, assertiveness, poise, strong communication skills, a pattern of success, consistency and enthusiasm. How you present yourself can be as important as what you have accomplished.
First impressions are of paramount importance.
The second interview differs from the screening interview in both length and context. You will probably have a series of interviews. The questions you will be asked will be specific and job or skills-related. You may be presented with hypothetical situations based on projects on which your interviewer is currently working. You will have the opportunity to ask questions of the interviewer.