Most one-on-one interviews follow a standard outline:

1. Greeting and small talk to put you at ease and break the ice. (The interviewer may give you a preview of what will occur during the interview.)
2. The employer may give you a brief overview of the position or additional information about the organization.
3. You respond to questions. (If it's a good interview, this is the longest segment and you should do most of the talking).
4. You ask questions of the interviewer. Have at least five or ten questions prepared beforehand.
5. The interviewer closes the interview and explains the next steps in the process. Be sure to thank the interviewer for his or her time and consideration.
6. Other types of interviews include telephone and on-site interviews.