If you are a teen looking for a job, the thought of going through the job interview process may make you nervous. Whether you have been on numerous job interviews in the past or this is your first job interview, you can do some things to make yourself stand out from the crowd.

Dress
While you may be tempted to act differently from the adult world, a job interview is when you should try to blend in with that world. You don't have to wear a suit to most job interviews when you are a teenager, but you shouldn't look like you are heading out to a rock concert. Avoid ripped shirts, T-shirts, shirts with writing/logos, bare midriffs, jeans, short skirts and wild hair. Teenage boys should consider wearing a pair of dress pans and a dress shirt. Teenage girls should wear dress pants or a dress skirt and a nice blouse.

Arrival Time
A job interview is not the time to be tardy. Potential employers are looking for people who they can count on to arrive on time for work. When leaving for your job interview, allow an extra 15 minutes to accommodate traffic . Plan to arrive about 10 minutes prior to your interview time. This lets employers know you are punctual and eager for the interview.

Be Ready to Answer and Ask Questions
Thinking through the answers you'll give to possible questions before the interview will make you better prepared. If you are asked a question that you weren't expecting, don't blurt out an answer. It's acceptable to take a small pause before answering questions. Possible questions that you may be asked on a job interview include:

Why do you want to work for this company?
What are your strengths?
What are your weaknesses?
How would you describe your personality?
What makes you a better candidate for this job than someone else?

In addition to answering questions, you should also have questions ready that you can ask the potential employer. Asking questions shows employers that you have put a lot of thought into the position and that you really want the job. Possible questions include:

Will I be trained by another employee or by you?
What is the most important thing you look for in an employee?
What is the most important thing I need to know about this position?
Is there anything else that you'd like to know about me?

After the interview is complete, thank the interviewer for her time.

Thank You Follow-Up
If your application and interview opened the door for your employment, sending a thank-you letter after the interview may land you the job. Thank-you letters do not have to be lengthy. Simply thank the person again for the interview, let them know that you are very interested in the position you applied for and close by saying that you look forward to hearing from her.