If you happen to forget a person’s name, don’t panic.  It happens to everyone.  Simply ask the person their name and make light of your forgetfulness.  You might say, “It’s been one of those days.
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When it comes to your accoutrements, less is more in an interview setting.  The only item necessary to bring into an interview setting is a leather portfolio, preferably black, that contains a notepad, pen, several copies of your CV, and several copies of your reference listing.
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90% of first impressions are based on non-verbal signs such as body language and tone of voice.  As shocking as this may be, research confirms that the words that you speak account for a mere 10% of the impression you leave on an interviewer.
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One of the biggest mistakes a candidate can make is failing to attend the pre-interview functions and social events hosted by the company.  It is absolutely essential that you attend any and all events that might occur prior to the interview itself.
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What you are wearing and your overall grooming are part of your “package” and can contribute to your making a favorable or unfavorable impression.  Keep in mind that there is no such thing as neutral clothing – everything you wear says something about you.
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Repeating the name in the final moments of your conversation will help to engrave it in your memory.  Research shows the most common reason for forgetting a person’s name is failure to focus on the moment of introduction.
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An interview is much more than an allotted time spent with one or more interviewers whereby questions are asked and answered.  It is a time when first impressions are formed and your character is judged.
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Before leaving the interview, you should say, “May I ask what sort of time-frame you’ve set for the decision?  I can follow-up with you based upon that, if it’s all right with you.”  Then, write and mail a thank you note the minute you get home from your interview, or no more than three days following. Keep in mind that decisions may be made more quickly than they’re indicated, so the sooner your note arrives, the better.

Prior to attending the interview, you should thoroughly review the company’s website to gain valuable information about the program.  If you have received a list of individuals with whom you will be interviewing, use the website to read about these individuals. This will enhance your ability to make “small talk” during the interview. 
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You can choose to type a letter in a business format on a letter-sized piece of paper, or you can personally handwrite a note on a plain fold over card.  If you have personalized stationary, this is a good time to use it.
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