There are few things more nerve-wracking in life than going in for a job interview. Especially if the job you’re interviewing for would be perfect for you, or if you’ve been without a job for a while, you might be feeling additional pressure for things to go smoothly and to give a great first impression.

Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do during your preparation to ensure that things go well for you. To show you exactly what to do, here are three tips for preparing for your next job interview.

Get To Know The Company First

One of the best things you can do to prepare yourself for an interview is to get to know the company before you sit down with someone to discuss your potential future there. If you’re getting called in for an interview, it’s very likely that you’re already qualified enough on paper. The trick now is to see how you’ll fit within the organization.

According to the editors of The Muse, you should spend some time learning about the company, the type of work they do, what their brand is, what the company culture appears to be like, and who some of the major players within the company are. With this information, you’ll feel much more confident as you go into the interview.

Think Of Some Go-To Anecdotes

In many job interviews, the questions they ask and the conversation they have with you will be more focused on getting anecdotal information from you rather than just answering the very basics of their questions. Because of this, you might want to think about some professional anecdotes that you could share.

Glassdoor shares that some of the most common anecdotal questions that you’ll be prompted to answer during an interview include subjects like what accomplishments you’re proud of, times when you made a mistake, how you’ve handled a difficult situation, an instance where you went above and beyond your typical duties, how you’ve managed disagreements with others, and what experiences you have with being a leader for others. So to ensure that you don’t choke at these questions, try to come up with something you can pull from before you get into the interview.

Come Prepared With A Few Questions Of Your Own

At the end of your interview, or even throughout the interview, there will likely be opportunities for you to ask questions to those who are interviewing you. This is the perfect moment for you to really shine and show them that you’re excited and prepared about the possibility of getting this job.

According to Alison Doyle, a contributor to The Balance Careers, the worst thing you can do when provided time to ask questions is to have nothing to say, so use your research time mentioned earlier to come up with a few real and meaningful questions that you can ask to get a better feel for the company and the people you might be working with.

If you’ve got a big job interview coming up, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you prepare for this event.