You’ve been offered an interview for your dream job, and you are pumped! But as you hear more about your upcoming meeting, you realize you’re expected to deliver a presentation.

It does not take a lot of time to check your overall interview presentation, and it is definitely worth the effort. Here are some cautionary tales and tips for making a favorable impression.

Now that you know what the parameters will be, it’s time to let the truth sink in: You have to prepare for a presentation and a job interview simultaneously. Cue the flop sweat.

An effective presentation starts with thinking about its overall structure and creating a story line to guide the audience towards your goal. In an interview, your interviewers are your audience.

Below, top designers share their best interview tips and reveal the blunders prospective hires have made in the past (hint: never address Jamie Drake as “Ms.”) to help make sure your next sit ...