Technology professionals are no different. No matter how confident you may be about your tech chops, you never know what questions you'll be asked, what skills you'll be required to demonstrate, or how you'll relate to the people conducting the interview. On top of that, you usually have no idea how you stack up against other applicants.

Of course, technical job candidates have absolutely no control over the competition by the time they walk into that interview room (or get on that conference call). What they control is how they handle the interview.

We asked several career coaches for tips on how tech pros can shine in their job interviews, and we also found some interesting advice online.

First, let's stipulate that you already are aware of the importance of dressing appropriately, being on time and researching the company you're interviewing with. What else can a tech pro do to turn their interview into an exciting (and hopefully lucrative) offer?