My first ever interview in Germany (for IT-Abteilungsleiter position with a Hospital complex) freaked me out big time. I had, in 22 years Army, never actually had a job interview before (promoted...new job came with it). So i read all the "good technique and principles" sites and did everything humanly possible to tweak any advantage. Suited and tied...arrived (the customary 10 mins) early and was asked to sit outside the "interview" room, they were running late, with german bloke in a Bomber jacket and jeans...he looked about 17yo. All of a sudden another similarly clad eco-type comes out of the Interview room talking on his handy...call finished...he goes back in.