So you applied for a job online, and just got a call from the recruiter asking if you can interview with the hiring manager. You are super excited until you hear that the interview is happening in 48 hours. Two days. OMG!

Don't panic; just prepare! Glassdoor has got you covered. Complete with timing and strategy, we've compiled a comprehensive list of essential ways to gear up for your interview and knock it out of the park. Ready, set, prep!

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As soon as you hang up with the recruiter:

1. Study for your interview like it's a final exam.

• Find as much information as you can on the company or organization, and commit as much of it to memory as possible.

• If the job you're interviewing for requires knowledge in a certain field, do all of the learning and brushing up you can on information that will be relevant to your interview.

2. Generate a list of potential interview questions (and their answers!) beforehand.

• Base your list of questions on both what you expect them to ask and the real life experience of others.

• Reach out to people who've worked in companies and positions similar to the ones you are interviewing for and ask them about their interview experience.

• Use tools like Glassdoor's interview question database to look up real interview questions and their answers.

36 hours before the interview:

3. Write out answers to every question you anticipate, and practice delivering them out loud.

• Even if you don't remember your responses word for word, you can fall back on certain key points and phrases.

• Write your own list of questions for the interviewer, and be prepared to ask them when the time arises.

• Make sure your questions are nuanced and well-researched. Never ask for any information that can be simply found online.

4. Compare your skills and experience to the job description.

• For each component of the job description, brainstorm your relevant skills and experiences, and think critically about how you want to present them.

• If there's a preferred skill or experience you do not have, be able to demonstrate you'll be competent without it.

12 to 24 hours before the interview:

5. Be rested and healthy for the big day.

• Before getting good night's sleep, try to imagine yourself acing the interview.

• Eat wholesome, healthy meals for the days preceding the interview.

• If you are prone to anxiety, try breathing techniques or meditation the morning of the interview, and even directly before.
  

3 to 6 hours before the interview:

6. Dress for success.

• Keep your fashion choices subdued and classic -- don't wear clothes that will distract the interviewer.

• If you're unclear on what type of clothes to wear, don't be afraid to reach out to your interviewer and ask.

• Wear clothes you feel confident in. Don't be afraid to invest in an "interview outfit" or two that you feel your best in.