1. Everybody knows that youre an idiot if you show up late for an interview. Its completely disrespectful of the interviewers time. But showing up insanely early is also going to make you look like a jerk. Why? Because, when you arrive more than five or 10 minutes before your meeting, youre putting immediate pressure on the interviewer to drop whatever she may be wrapping up and deal with you. Or, shes going to start the interview feeling guilty because she knows she just left you sitting in the lobby for 20 minutes.

2. Once again, we all know not to show up to an interview completely unprepared. Fewer of us, however, realize that its entirely possible to arrive over-prepared. Are you someone who thinks through every possible question that you suspect might be asked, writes out verbatim best answers, and then practices them in the mirror (or with a friend) until youre beyond exhausted? 3. Even if youre interviewing for a role within the most free-wheeling, fun-loving organization, the fact remains that you are in an interview. Never, ever get wooed into believing that the casual nature of the environment frees you to enter the TMI zone. Be friendly and conversational, for sure. You want this crew to feel that youll fit in around the joint. Just never, and I mean do not ever, cross the line into TMI. When in doubt, leave it out. 4. Im not just talking about the after-interview thank you note here. Surely, sending an immediate thank you out to each person with whom youve met is critical. But its also super important to thank the interviewer enthusiastically before you even part ways. 5. The AMCAT is Indias first employability assessment test that help fresh graduates to get their first job quickly and efficiently.