2. Before the Interview If you do well in the application process and screening interview, you will be invited to a face-to-face interview. Proper preparation before the interview is critical. Be sure to practice answers to possible questions, familiarize yourself with the company, and project a professional image in person and online. Consider the scenario, and then answer the question. You did well on a telephone interview, and your prospective employer has scheduled a face-to-face interview for the following week. What should you do to prepare for the interview?