How to Survive a Job Interview

Be prepared, do some research, dress smartly, shake hands and be polite, listen carefully to the questions, think before you speak, be honest and open, bring an extra resume, use good quality supplies for your portfolio, ask relevant questions, but not about salary, and finally steady your nerves as you go in.

Surviving a job interview ultimately depends on the amount of work you put into preparing for it. The more prepared you are, the more likely you are to have a successful interview.
Before you even apply for a job, you should do some research into the company or business advertising. Before your interview, you should have a clear idea about the size of the company/business, the kind of work or clients they have and what role they would expect you to work in. Knowing a bit about the company or business that is interviewing you will always come in handy.
Try to dress a little bit better than what's expected from the staff, this way you will show that you're putting in some effort, but also that you're not a bad match for the workplace. Always arrive at the interview on time. Sometimes it's all that separates you from the other applicants and every little bit helps.
Keep eye contact, shake hands and be polite. Listen carefully to everything the interviewer says and be prepared to give an answer. Try not to speak over the person who's interviewing you and listen to what they have to say. Coming across as arrogant or overbearing can reflect badly on your ability fulfill the job.
Be honest. Try not to act like someone you're not. Tell it like it is. There's no point selling yourself as something you're not, you will only end up in a job that you don't like with colleagues who think you're unprofessional.

You may not need to take along your resume, but having a few copies on hand doesn't hurt. Just the simple act of