Top 6 Things to Bring to Your Job Interview - FlexJobs

Top 6 Things to Bring to Your Job Interview - FlexJobsTop 6 Things to Bring to Your Job Interview 10Todays guest post comes to us from Ellen Hart, Founder of Careerbags.com. Careerbags.com is a global ansprechbar store for quality-driven fashion and techno-forward, professional men and women with close to 3,000 carefully edited, quality products that help you look professional, current and confident. Careerbags has grown to become an international style source offering the best quality Laptop Bags, iPad Cases, Travel Products and Device Accessories. members receive 10% off all purchases at Careerbags through our Member Savings program. Youve got the bewerbungsinterview. Youve researched the company and pored over the job description. Youve prepared your answers to those dreaded Why should I hire you? and Tell me about yourself questions. Youve found the perfect outfit. Please make sure that you are wearing a professional looking outfit that fits you well and that you feel comfortabl e in.Now all you need to do is put together what to bring on the actual day of the interview. Having been on both sides of the interview table, Ive had a chance to build and refine my list of essential interview items.Essential Items to Bring to Job Interview.Planning it out ahead of time can help you keep stress to a minimum very important on job interview dayHere are the six essential things that you should bring with you to any job interview6) Rsum Dont assume your interviewer has a copy. Also, you may be asked to fill out a job application where youre duplicating information on your rsum, so its good to have it at the ready.5) References Print out a list of your references and double check your info beforehand. If your rsum says youre detail oriented and the number you listed for your last employer is out of service you binnensee where Im going with this.4) Notes Prepare a couple of cue cards before your interview with the directions, address and phone number of the company and the questions youre thinking of asking your interviewer. The directions will get you there and the questions will give you something to focus on while you wait for the interview to start.3) Mints Fresh breath always makes a good first impression. Chewing gum NEVER.2) Cellphone Some articles suggest leaving the cellphone at home, but I say thats madness. Even the best directions can sometimes get you lost or some other crazy thing could happen on your way to your interview. You want to be able to call and let them know if (God forbid) youre going to be late. Just remember to turn the phone off when you get there.1) A Classic Professional Looking Business Bag The final thing to consider, of course, is what bag youre going to bring with you to carry all of these things. Please do not go into that interview with a flashy handbag or one too small to neatly hold your resume. You want a laptop bag, briefcase or portfolio big enough to hold your rsum without folding it and with pock ets to keep your interview essentials handy.Fumbling around to grab your resume or your references can throw you off of your game. You want to look confident at all times so that whomever is interviewing you will understand that you are the absolute best candidate for the position. You also want to stick with a simple, classic look that goes well with your interview outfit.Heres a selection of laptop bags and business totes that look professional and wont break the bank. You can also view the bags by career and that will really help you see what other business professionals just like you have chosen. And as long as the other five items find their way into your professional bag, youll be prepared for a great job interview