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What do you bring to an interview??
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:52 am
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:52 am
As an applicant for a potential job, what are some essentials that you would bring to an interview to be prepared?
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:55 am to voteupdownguy
That would vary significantly based on the job I was interviewing for. For a professional position, I would have my briefcase with a pen and a legal pad as well as a folder with an extra copy of my resume. I wouldn't pull any of them out unless it became necessary.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:55 am to voteupdownguy
Soft skills, don’t appear to be difficult or high maintenance.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:56 am to voteupdownguy
Myself at least 10 minutes early. I walk past where I need to be to find it, and then use the bathroom. Then I get to arrive at the interview 5 minutes early.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:57 am to voteupdownguy
I mean the very basic answer is a pen, a pad, and a copy of your resume. I wouldn’t overcomplicate it. 

Posted on 2/22/24 at 7:59 am to voteupdownguy
Probably depends on your industry. A couple copies of your resume, even though there’s a 100% chance the person interviewing you has printed their own copy already if they want it.
Most of the people I’ve interviewed have rolled up with either nothing at all (fine) or a leather portfolio/notebook (also fine). The main thing to remember is to have your phone’s vibration turned off. It was noticeable when a candidate left their phones on the table or in their laps where the screen lit up with every notification.
Most of the people I’ve interviewed have rolled up with either nothing at all (fine) or a leather portfolio/notebook (also fine). The main thing to remember is to have your phone’s vibration turned off. It was noticeable when a candidate left their phones on the table or in their laps where the screen lit up with every notification.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:00 am to voteupdownguy
All I bring is a legal sized note pad and a pen. Now I usually already have notes on those that will interview me in my note pad like their career history and education
Some bullshite questions framed around things that are easy to look up on the company.
It’s a show because what matters is the dollars on the job
Some bullshite questions framed around things that are easy to look up on the company.
It’s a show because what matters is the dollars on the job
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:00 am to voteupdownguy
I bring a cup and ask for tips once we're done.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:01 am to voteupdownguy
A notepad/legal pad, a pen, a few extra copies of my resume.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:02 am to voteupdownguy
In my field the vast majority of interviews (if not every single one) will be via zoom, teams, etc...
So, I just bring myself and my laptop.
I will jot down an outline of a few notes on my OneNote so that I don't forget to highlight anything, but that's it.
So, I just bring myself and my laptop.
I will jot down an outline of a few notes on my OneNote so that I don't forget to highlight anything, but that's it.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:02 am to voteupdownguy
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What do you bring to an interview??
I send my negotiator.

Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:03 am to voteupdownguy
I bring a leather padfolio, a copy of the job description, a copy of my resume, and some business cards that I would have had made for this purpose.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:07 am to voteupdownguy
Look on their website and social media for behind the scenes photos of employees (at work, not external events) to get a better idea of the company culture and dress code. I remember one time I went in for an interview and the company was way more casual in dress than I expected. My business casual was fine, although still more formal than most. Had I suited up, I probably wouldn't have looked like the best culture fit.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:07 am to Raging Tiger
quote:FIFY
Myself at least 10 minutes early. I walk past where I need to be to find it, and then use the bathroom to rub a quick one out. Then I get to arrive at the interview 5 minutes early.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:08 am to voteupdownguy
GED cert, AD/DC Tee, and sideways baseball cap.
Oh. And yo bad self.
Oh. And yo bad self.
Posted on 2/22/24 at 8:11 am to Evil Little Thing
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A couple copies of your resume
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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