The economy is bad, and you may be looking for a job sooner than you think. There are a few things to remember when you do. If you are invited in for an interview, don't arrive unprepared. For starters, don't try to wing a job interview. Make sure you know what you are talking about, especially when it comes to specifics about technology.

Don't try to impress your interviewer by throwing out a lot IT acronyms even if you can recite them in your sleep. Make sure you do your homework, know what the company is about and exactly what you are looking for. The worst thing a job applicant can do is come unprepared, try to impress a potential boss with things you do not know and if you don't know about something, say so.

If the first job interview fails miserably, don't worry. Think of it as a learning experience and get ready to do a better job at your next interview. And check out the article we report on this week which will give you plenty of ideas about how to conduct an interview so outstanding you will be hired. - Judi