Tuesday, January 18, 2011

What You Should Bring to a Job Interview

  • Additional printed copies of your resume and cover letter
  • A USB memory stick with PDF copies of your resume and cover letter and contact information for your references
  • Printed copies of contact information for your personal and professional references
  • A plain black or brown portfolio with a clipboard
  • A pad of lined note paper that fits neatly in the clipboard portion of your portfolio
  • Two working professional looking pens
  • Your current business card
  • Copies of any relevant certificates or licenses

Initially, I was not going to include this list, but after interviewing six candidates for a highly skilled technical career, I now know that this is information that some people need.  This list is not complete for every situation.  Different professions will have different expectations for interviewees.  It is best to discuss the expectations for your chosen profession with someone who is currently working in the field. 

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