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You're poised and confident, dressed appropriately, and prepared with extra copies of your resume and cover letter (in case your interviewer has misplaced them.)

And then comes the fateful question: "So...can you tell me a little something about yourself?"

For most job hunters it's the opening question in a job interview that induces an instant cold sweat. However, knowing what to expect (and a little practice) dispels most interview jitters on what kind — and how many — questions they'll ask about you and your career goals.

Just up ahead, check out the top tricks for mastering the job interview — with dress and fashion advice, how to answer those tough questions, common interview mistakes, post-interview etiquette — plus lots more in our guide to handling the interview process like a pro ...

More about job interviews around the Web:

Monster: Interview Center - The whole job interview catalog, featuring an interactive job interview with sample questions and answers for a variety of positions, tips on what to wear, general dos and don'ts, specific advice on types of interviews, post-interview etiquette, and related messageboard.

Job Hunting Tips.com Interview Advice - Extensive resource to the job interview process, including what questions a prospective employer can and cannot ask, guides to getting through difficult questions, establishing rapport, and negotiating strategies.

My Future - Career Toolbox - Acing The Interview - Solid advice on how to score big in your interview with help on resume building and company research.

Interview Tips - How to Handle Your Job Interviews Successfully - Great insight into handling traditional and more touchy "behavioral" interview questions, special tips on dressing for success, dining etiquette during an interview meal, and advice on questions the interviewee should ask.

Interviewing Success - Aimed at college grads and newbies featuring interview wisdom and interactive scoring for help in acing those interview questions in person, by phone, and at job fairs with tips on dressing for success and post-interview etiquette.

Interview Questions - Get prepared with this encyclopedia of common questions asked by interviewers running the gamut from clerical to career positions, plus tips on "behavioral interview" techniques, and a guide to the follow-up interview.

also see feature article -> Interview Thank You Notes

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