re: What do you bring to an interview??

I brought a few king cakes once since my interview was on fat Tuesday. Got the job

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Don't do this. We're not living in the 90's anymore, everything is digital. I don't need a resume, business cards or anything else printed.

Just show up with a list of questions for the interviewer and your research on the company already done.

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Hard disagree, it shows someone game prepared.

Bring a spatula with you to show how eager you are to begin your career at Mickey D's.

Bring a folder with a resume, a pen & blank paper, and references.

Also a firm handshake.

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Don't do this. We're not living in the 90's anymore, everything is digital. I don't need a resume, business cards or anything else printed. Just show up with a list of questions for the interviewer and your research on the company already done.

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That’s why you bring it but don’t bring it out or offer unless asked. Zero reason not to have it available.

Perhaps this depends on what industry you are interviewing for. I can see your side if this is a more old-school company with a 50-60 year old doing the interview. They would likely appreciate or expect a printed resume.

My interviews are majority done on video calls so it is a moot point. But even if in person, I would have their resume pulled up on my screen and would throw away whatever got handed to me.

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That would vary significantly based on the job I was interviewing for.

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Bingo. I once worked in HR - did thousands of screening interviews. For the entry level positions, never had anyone bring anything to the interview, save themselves.

For professional positions, was mostly nothing but a few would bring a slim line briefcase or a messenger bag.