If your application indicates that you are qualified, the employer may request an interview. The interview enables you to learn more about the job. It also helps the employer find out if you are the best person for the job. Many people prepare for an interview by learning about the employer’s business. You can find such information in an organization’s annual report or on its website. This kind of knowledge can help you ask intelligent questions during your interview. It also shows the interviewer that you are interested in the employer’s business. Most interviewers pay close attention to the way an applicant acts, dresses and answers questions. You can make a good impression by arriving on time and by being confident, prepared and well-organized. Your clothing should be clean, comfortable and professional. Wear the kinds of clothes appropriate to the company, unless the workers wear uniforms. The interviewer will probably ask about your interests, your work experience and your goals. Answer all questions briefly. You should also prepare questions to ask the interviewer about the company and the position you are seeking. Send a follow-up letter to everyone who interviewed you no later than two days after the interview. In the letter, thank the interviewer for the time spent discussing the position with you. Let the interviewer know if you are still interested in the job.

The interview is necessary to _____.