Always plan your closing statement, but if you determine during interview that organization is looking for information that was not provided in your resume focus on these points in your closing. You should also highlight these points in thank you letter that you send to interviewer/s after your meeting. Plan to send a thank you letter within 24 hours of interview. Send a thank you letter or note even when you determine a position is not right for you. The interviewer/s may become a networking contact in future, or they may consider you for a more appropriate position with their company.

As soon as possible after meeting, write your feelings and interpretations in a notebook for future reference, including a reminder to add or remove information from your resume. Respond to any requests made by interviewer, for example, providing a copy of a certificate that they may require before making their final selection.

Candidates use interviews to gather first-hand information about job and organization. This information will help you determine if this is right opportunity at right time. If you determine during interview that this is not position for you, advise interviewer in your closing comment. They will appreciate your honesty and will be more likely to consider you for future positions.

If you are interested in position, thank interviewer/s and express your appreciation. End on a positive and confident note by asking key question: "What is next step in your selection process?"

4. Buckle up for Safety

Even safest drivers will occasionally have a fender bender, or may get side-swiped. However, they don't let occasional accidents or setbacks deter them from moving ahead. When difficulties appear, they focus on finding creative solutions. They consider setbacks to be learning experiences. They wear a mental "seat belt" by having plans for these circumstances. They also take adequate measures to insure and protect things they've worked to build. They assure future security for themselves and their loved ones.

5. Watch Road Signs

"Load limit, falling rocks, go, stop, yield, curve ahead, caution, speed limit," or similar signs are familiar to almost everyone. Road signs also tell how close we are to our destination, when we need to change lanes, or make a turn. They tell when other vehicles may be merging into our lane. Winners pay attention to similar signs as they work to fulfill projects and goals.

Winners are not simply "pipe dreamers." They stay in touch with reality of current circumstances to stay flexible, and measure progress. By watching signs, they can change course at earliest possible moment if they have made a wrong turn. They use signs along road to achievement as tools for life-long learning and improvement.

Before ever leaving driveway, we always know our intended destination, and reason for wanting to go there. However, trouble can occur in other areas when trying to move toward a vague notion of "success" without knowing exactly where that is. Defining a clear destination, and remembering these familiar driving precautions can help provide a safe and fulfilling journey to exciting new achievements.