If you have been invited to an interview - congratulations! The great news is that this means that the company already believes that you could be just the person they are looking for. The interview is an opportunity for them to increase their knowledge and complete their picture of you. However, it's also important to remember that the job interview is a two-way process; this is also your chance to find out more about the organisation and the job to make sure that both are the right match for you.

Although you might be feeling nervous about the thought of attending an interview, you can improve your chances of success greatly through a combination of careful research, preparation and practice. In this section, you'll find a wealth of advice and tips for all three areas, along with additional information on how to approach and handle the interview itself. If you work through the advice and are successful at your interview, don't forget to read the interview negotiations guide at the end of this section, where you can learn how to handle a job offer and negotiate your salary and benefits; you could add thousands on to your final job offer!