| What should you bring to an interview? Should you | | | | When deciding what to bring to a job interview, |
| come with little more than your carefully groomed | | | | many people decide to put together a portfolio that |
| and polished self? When deciding what to bring to a | | | | highlights their qualifications. It is a proven fact that |
| job interview, many people fail to prepare. They think | | | | visual aids are effective, so why not use these to |
| that bringing things to an interview makes them | | | | your advantage during a job interview? Before you |
| appear over the top, but the opposite is actually true. | | | | throw together a portfolio, gather examples of your |
| If you don't bring anything, an employer may feel like | | | | best work only. Remember; a portfolio is an aid and |
| you have come unprepared. | | | | should not take up the bulk of the interview. If your |
| You should never attend an interview empty handed. | | | | portfolio contains digital information, bring a laptop or |
| At the very least, you should bring a copy of your | | | | some other medium with you. Do not expect your |
| resume. If you are being interviewed by a team, | | | | interviewer to supply the equipment. Avoid carrying |
| bring a resume for everybody that will be attending | | | | bulky objects as well. Do not overwhelm the |
| the interview. References are also required. Do not | | | | interview room with all of your gear. Keep it simple |
| wait for the interviewer to ask for these. Offer | | | | and professional. |
| them. Avoid carrying a handful of loose leaf papers. | | | | Never forget essentials when deciding what to bring |
| Carry your documents in a professional file and | | | | to a job interview. Be prepared for anything. Extra |
| briefcase. | | | | copies of your resume, breath fresheners, an extra |
| If you hold a professional license, you should bring | | | | pair of panty hose, deodorant, safety pins and a |
| evidence of your license to your interview. Bring | | | | change of clothes are all good ideas. Be prepared for |
| anything that proves that you are legally able to | | | | anything. This will help you stay calm and in control no |
| perform the job that you are applying for. Positions | | | | matter what happens the day of your interview. |
| that may require a professional license includes | | | | Being prepared will help you concentrate on what |
| nursing positions, cosmetology positions and teaching | | | | really matters, like all of those questions you will need |
| positions. | | | | to answer. |