I used to hire admin and sales people. I would ask a couple of "dumb" questions to see if the interviewee was listening to me and could answer a specific question. I would ask, "Give me a specific situation where you had a difficult customer that you turned around into one of your best customers.?" It was cornball and a half of a question. All I was looking for is someone to say," in 2008 I was working for company x and was selling to a difficult client. blah blah blah. I would then check off passed. They gave me a specific scenario. Key word was specific. I would get bad answers such as, "Well it just takes good customer service to turn them around." Buzzer sound in my head, "was not listening to the question." I would not put that person at the top of my list. Of course, it depended on how qualified the pool of potential people was. Make sure you are there on time, and dress at least slightly above what your work attire would be. You only have one shot to make a good impression. Your potential employer knows you will attempt to look your best, so if you do not it will raise a flag. Make sure you make eye contact, even if the interviewer cannot. Do not discuss salary first meeting. If they ask you how much you need, you say that you are hoping their compensation package matches your skill set. It is ok to ask for 15% more than you really want. Do not just think you will be asking for too much. Know your worth, and be confident to get it. At the end of the interview be sure to chime in with, thank you for your time, and I hope to hear from you soon regarding an offer. Be confiedent not cocky.
