Quick Q about interview

Felix Da Housecat

Felix Da Housecat

Felix Da Housecat

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Got an interview this afternoon and was thinking about my CV.

My question is should i take a copy of it with me?

I wasn't asked to take it with me today and I wasn't able to send a copy with my application form.

Yes or no? if yes how should I take it? i dont have anything to put it in other than a plastic wallet.
 
If they dont have a copy, then I would say yes. Take a pad of paper along with you to write down notes, put the CV in there to carry it along.
 
I would and take a few extra. if there's more than 1 interviewer. You can then offer a copy to the other. Looks good.

yeh just take a plastic wallet. also a piece of paper and a pen, in case you want to make any notes.
 
Know your dates of all qualifications and previous jobs without looking at the CV.
Ideally know it inside out, it is yours ;).
 
I have a little leather folder with all my certs, references, reports and my cv which i show them, usually works a dream...
 
take it, plus a copy of your application form and any notes you've made beforehand and when you get there ask if they mind you having it during the interview - shows you are organised and prepared.
 
Ex-RoNiN said:
Notes in an interview :confused:
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pre-answer some question you know they're gonna ask "what are you greatest achievements and why", "what are you biggest failings?" etc - they aren't essay answers and you don't read them out word for word when you answer a question.

in my last interview i read the job description and identified all the competencies they required, plus others that would be good to have. i listed them all then when i answered their questions i made sure i chucked in a few of the key words regularly. worked a treat :D though i failed the presentation in the 2nd interview lol
 
Yes take a copy
Also a pen and a pad, you might not need to make notes, but take one anyway, it looks like you are prepared at minimum.

Always have a question to ask when they ask you if you have anything. Don't say no !
 
Raymond Lin said:
Don't say no !
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Great advice, dont give flat answers, expand like hell. It may be trivial to you but you'd be surprised how many HR people they send to these things who have no idea what the job requires.

You can give flat answers when the probation period is over ;).
 
nin9abadga said:
pre-answer some question you know they're gonna ask "what are you greatest achievements and why", "what are you biggest failings?" etc - they aren't essay answers and you don't read them out word for word when you answer a question.

in my last interview i read the job description and identified all the competencies they required, plus others that would be good to have. i listed them all then when i answered their questions i made sure i chucked in a few of the key words regularly. worked a treat :D though i failed the presentation in the 2nd interview lol
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Again, that is fairly obvious - but how does that necessitate taking pen+paper into an interview, and either reading off notes or making notes in the int. itself??
 
Always take a copy with you, in fact i always take 3, One for the interviewer, a second for a second interviewer and one for yourself in case they ask you questions and you need to reference it (althugh you should have it memorised, as it's all your past etc)
 
there's nothing wrong with taking & making notes imo. We can't all miraculously remember every detail we want to say in our interview. No detail, just very basic key points, things you think the company is looking for, a reminder of situations you want to use as examples. Nor can you be expected to remember the answer to every question you ask at the end of the interview - it's not there for the sake of saying you've asked a question, you might actually want to know the response. In which case write it down.
I've always taken 2 copies of my cv and covering letter. One for me at least
:)
 
I take pen and paper to interviews. Like James07, I've got a nice leather folder to store them in.

I always treat an interview to be 2-sided.... I'm trying to sell myself to them but they are also trying to sell their company and job to me. For that reason, I take notes of points that they tell me during interviews, i.e. holiday periods, pension contributions, healthcare schemes, etc...

There's no reason why you'd not be having interviews for more than one job at a time, so it helps you remember the details specific to that company (and it keeps them on their toes if they think you might be poached by another company - obviously only works if you're a good candidate anyway).
 
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