The excitement is so great you can hardly contain yourself. You've landed an interview at a company for which you want to work and, most importantly, a position that's perfect for you. On the other hand, you might dread the interview, where you'll have to think quickly on your feet and engage in small talk, which is sometimes a challenge for introverts.

In the previous chapter, we looked at the importance of conducting an effective job search in order to get to the ultimate prize, the interview. It is the interview that wins you the job. It is the interview where you must be at your best, where your first impressions must endear you to the employer, where you must answer the difficult questions. What you did before the interview—conducting the research, submitting a powerful CV and cover letter, utilizing LinkedIn, and networking face-to-face—has paid off. There are a few more details you have to take care of before you're ready to take the...