Ace an Out-of-Town Interview

Congratulations, you just landed an interview or meeting with a cool new company in another city.

Once the meeting is scheduled and your flight is booked, is there more you could do to get ready?

You've already researched the company. Your resume or presentation is up-to-the-minute current.

And yet you wonder: Is there anything else you should be doing to get ready for an out-of-town face-to-face interview?

All meetings are basically the same, right?

Actually, an out-of-town meeting or interview presents a special challenge.

You're faced with strange surroundings, unfamiliar logistics and a bit of extra tension over whether relocation will be an issue for you -- or your employer.

So you should be mindful of a few things you might not have thought of that can put you in the employer's best -- or worst -- light.

And today, since a number of companies (such as Wal-Mart (WMT Quote)) are located in unfamiliar places (such as Bentonville, Ark.) but still recruit thousands of employees and suppliers from all over the country, you might easily find yourself in this situation.

Click here for the video version of this story from Jennifer Openshaw.