Homework doesn’t stop when you finish school. If this is your first interview, or your tenth, here are some great tips for getting ready to meet your future boss:

Stay up-to-date with your industry.
Research the company you’re applying to.
Prepare and rehearse answers to basic interview questions and research potential industry-specific questions.
Be confident.
Be polite.

To read more, check out Before the Interview, Do Your Homework from Eileen Zimmerman at the New York Times.