When planning for an interview, either online or in person, keep these things in mind:

1. Go prepared -- fill out your interview plan BEFORE you go so you are prepared.

2. Bring your manners. Remember, the person you are interviewing is volunteering their time to help you.

3. Be on time and dress appropriately.

4. Bring your notebook (or your laptop) to write down everything they say. What they say might not seem important until later when you can look back over the whole interview.

5. You may want to take a tape recorder to use. Remember to get their permission on the tape to use the tape.

6. Be sure to thank your interviewee for their time.

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