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ALBANY, GA -- So you're a job seeker and you've got the perfect resume, and you've just landed the job interview. But can you weather the pressure to land the position?

Jessica Davis is getting ready to fill an open position with the American Cancer Society.

“Currently we have an exciting position open for community manager that will serve south Georgia and its surrounding areas,” said Davis.

But in order to get someone Davis is going to have to start interviewing potential candidates.

“Our ideal candidate would be someone with high energy, with high performance someone who is very honest and open with their relationships,” said Davis.

A lot can hinge on those interviews trying to find the right person can be a stressful process. As tough as it can be for the company, it's all the more nerve-racking for the interviewee.

“It's very important, because that's your first time introducing yourself to the employer. And basically the employer is going to get a general idea of are you going to be the match for them. Are you going to be able to fit in with the company,” said Carolyn Thomas, who runs an interview workshop for the Georgia Department of Labor.

Because after you get your resume ready and you land that interview, you need to know how to act and on an interview, more important than the questions you’re asked, she says it's the way you present yourself.

“Because that says a lot about you as well. It gives the company a general idea of the type of employee you would make for them. You want to go in confident,” said Thomas.

You only get one first impression. So there are some things you can do to make it a lasting one. You want to make sure your dressed professionally for the occasion and on first contact give strong firm handshake. Maintain eye contact when talking to the interviewer and if you can, lean in slightly. It shows you're interested.

Thomas says smiling helps too.

All of this may even be more important than the words that you say.

“I think the confidence, says a whole lot more to a potential employer than whether or not I gave you the right answer,” said psychologist Andy Martin of Insight Psychotherapy.

Because there is a lot of psychology to keep in mind on that face to face interview.

“The way we pick up on ideas and notions and from the way people look. So there is a lot going on there in terms of body language,” said Martin.

A lot to keep in mind, but there are some definite don'ts.

“Going in there nervous with your head down. Fidgeting. Try not to go in there with gum. Watch the type of clothing that you wear. You want to go into the interview as if you are getting ready to go to work,” said Thomas.

“I don't like to see someone that comes and they're not dress professionally. Someone that arrives too late or too early for the appointment. And also they have to ask for the job. You have to let me know you want it,” said Davis.

And get used to the process, because if you really want the job, you might be doing it more than once.

“We've never interviewed someone one time. It is a two step, possibly three. I was interviewed when I received this position four times before they hired me,” said Davis.