Dressed to impress? Check. Resume? Check. Interview skills? Double check. As many of you prepare for graduation or for taking on new job responsibilities, while still in college, there are a few ways to make yourself memorable to any interviewer. Unfortunately, most people overlook the fact it takes more than a nice appearance to impress your potential boss. Interviewing for a job is completely different from becoming a student worker at Kean. Departments hiring students understand you are a student and may accept you coming in wearing jeans and a hoodie, but the minute you step outside of Kean, it's a different world. Here are some tips that may not only help you get the job you want, but stand out among a sea of applicants.1. Be on Time. It sounds easier than said. There are numerous reasons why you may be running late, such as spilling coffee on your shirt, running into traffic, or getting lost. If you are running late, it's not the end of the world, make sure you call the person waiting and explain to him or her you're running late. To prevent being late, leave earlier than you normally would. Who cares if you are an hour early, you can either wait in your car, get some coffee or practice possible answers to interview questions. If you choose to go in, you will probably be told to wait, but at least you made a good impression, because the employer will think not only can you get there on time, but you can get there early.

2. Dress Nicely! Although you may think having experience and the right attitude is enough, it is not. You have a less than 10% chance of someone hiring you when you cannot present yourself professionally. Showing up in inappropriate clothes says you don't care how you present yourself and no job is going to want someone who cannot bother to iron a shirt or wear something appropriate to represent their workplace. Try to wear something similar to the dress code of the company, and remember you can still wear trendy clothes to the interview, just don't overdo it. You can never go wrong with a business suit.

3. Bring extra copies of your resume. Although the company should already have extra copies, resumes will often be circulated to other people before making a final decision. If you are interviewing for a retail job, you may only need to fill out an application, so come prepared based on where you're interviewing.

4. Be familiar with the company and the job for which you are interviewing. Why would you even want a job somewhere when you know nothing about the place? To spare embarrassment, read up on the company or the institution and find out what they are known for, and what makes them so great that they're still in existence. Be prepared to answer questions about the company.

5. Come with questions about the job. All interviews end with the same statement, "Do you have any questions?" Initially you may want to say no and rush out - but stop. Come prepared with at least two questions to ask them at the end of the interview. If you cannot think of any new questions, ask ones you already know the answers to. It shows you are truly interested in the job and can also lead to more conversation.

6. Follow Up. After your interview, it is appropriate and best to send a thank you email or note. Sending an email is appropriate when the company is more technologically based. Mention your name, when you interviewed, and how you appreciated their time. If the institution has a more personal feel and refrains from using constant emails, send a note card no later than the following day. If you are sending a thank you card, do not use one with flowers, teddy bears, or hearts, but a blank note and include the same information as the thank you email. Make sure to keep it brief.

These tips apply to internships as well. After all is said and done, all you can do is wait. In some cases, you may be lucky and get an answer right away. Even if you don't get the position, at least you were selected for an interview, and have practice for the next one.