The interview is a critical step in your job search because it provides you the opportunity to sell your qualifications and abilities to the employer.

If your resume was successful in "getting your foot in the door," the interview is your chance to prove you are the person for the job. It helps to remember that the interview is a two-way process: it offers both you and the employer the chance to evaluate whether or not there is a match for employment.

Regardless of individual accomplishments or personality, every person can learn to interview well by developing effective interview skills, gaining an understanding of the interview process, and projecting the right attitude and image.