To make an interview go smoothly, the first thing that needs to be done is research. Before going to the interview make sure to know about the company; what they do, how many they employ, where they are based, etc.
Be prepared for questions that might be asked:
 Why should I hire you?
What are your work ethics?
What might your future plans be?
What skills do you have that are related to this position?
Why are you interested in this particular position?
You need to prepare questions of your own to ask the interviewer, such as:
Are there any unusual policies?
What type of benefits and when would they become effective?
Are there any educational updates required or offered?
Now comes the interview. You want to make a good impression, so think about this!
Is your hair clean and combed?
Is your body clean?
Did you use deodorant?
Did you brush your teeth?
Does your breath smell bad?
Are your clothes clean and pressed?
Have you used too much make-up, cologne or perfume?
Greet the interviewer. Make sure that you are polite and always extend your hand to them.
Let the interviewer control the conversation. Maintain good eye contact. Do not rush the interview by making your answers too brief, but do not drag it out by making a short answer extremely long.
Do not discuss discriminatory subjects.
Toward the end of the interview, the interviewer should ask you if you have any questions. Ask the questions you have prepared before hand. If the interviewer does not ask you if you have questions, politely tell him/her that you have a few questions you would like to ask.
At the end of the interview thank him/her for their time and ask for notification of the final decision.
The last step is to mail a thank you note or letter to each person involved in the interview.
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