Personally, I like suggesting books for the interview to read and explain why they should read them. If you throw out five or six titles (business related) they’ve never heard of, most often assume you really do read, a lot! Of course, everyone likes being an insider when it comes to hearing about things they are missing out on.

In any event, don’t bring up your favorite politician party or religious involvement. It can create conflict if an interviewer is overly sensitive and doesn’t agree with your views.

48. Why did you leave your last company?

This question is really just about uncovering the type of character and personality you have. If you didn’t get along with your past boss or co-workers, the chances of you having issues in a new workplace could be high. The hiring manager is simply probing for the juicy details of your troubled past.

If getting a raise was a problem, the interview might wonder if you weren’t valuable enough to the company to actually get one. Of course, the company could have been having financial issues unrelated to you as well.

Just remember to keep it positive and honest whenever possible. There are a lot of reasons to leave your last company, and not all of them are going to be negative. Don’t be afraid to speak up. Avoid letting them assume the worst.

49. Know where to go.

Some businesses have HQ’s where it’s impossible to find the brand sign. So you drive around wasting 10 min you can’t afford, trying to locate the right building. Or perhaps parking is a nightmare on a busy, crowded city street and you’re stuck walking a mile just to get there.

Get directions early on and map out your route with roadblocks that get in the way. Things like accidents, traffic jams, needing to fill up for gasoline, flat tires, etc. happen.

50. Ask to meet up for coffee.