Winning just means surviving until the last round when everyone else has been eliminated. So stop worrying about how to do something outstandingly right. A big part of interview success is being careful not to commit obvious wrongs. Avoid these mistakes and you're far more likely to find yourself in the job-search finals. Our series on job interviewing mistakes should help you make the best impression.
Nothing makes a worse impression.
If your car is hit by a meteor, go to a phone booth and ask to reschedule. It pressures the interviewer - and could make it look as though you have nothing better to do than read magazines in the waiting room. Instead, go to a nearby restaurant for a last-minute cup of coffee and a final check of your hair and clothing. Speaking of clothing, it matters. How you look has a lot to do with how you're seen.