1. Always read the job spec 2. Hope the employer has a good HR dept 3. Expect the unexpected 4. Anti sweat devices I once had an interview for a Validation/Documentation Officer (QA speak for glorified paper knacker) & was asked several questions on analytical equipment & training of science geeks.... If the personnel department had bothered to check my CV I was clearly not suitable as an analytical chemist guru. Twenty five minutes of "what he speak in"....."I see you don't have a MSC". Magic.........