Is it acceptable to bring "notes" to an interview?

Question

This may be a really stupid question, but I really don't know.

I'm referring to notes of what to ask the interviewer at the end or just notes about anything at all. Is that acceptable or would it be looked down upon???

Answer 1

Actually it would look like you were prepared and set you apart from 90% of the other people they will interview that day. I interview a lot of people. The things many of them do wrong:
They don't bring a copy of their resume with them.
They don't dress up. (Jeans are NEVER acceptable for an interview)
They don't remove their hat (for guys)
They don't turn off their cell phones or worse they answer them during the interview!
They cannot answer simple questions about previous jobs or job experience.
They smell bad.
They say "um" or "you know" every other word.
They chew gum.
They trash their former employers.
They can't answer the question "Why should we hire you?"
They don't ask any questions about the job. (The best question to ask an interviewer is what THEY are looking for in the person that takes that position. Then point to specific experience you have either in work or life that makes YOU the best canidate.)
They don't look at you during the interview. Not making eye contact makes people think you are shady.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

Answer 2

As a former Human Resource Representative for a large Remarketing Company, I encourage notes. Notes indicate to me as I am interviewing that the person came prepared to ask questions and wants answers. This means you are interested and have done your homework. There is nothing stupid about it. Make sure your notes are on a 3x5 index card and do ask the interviewer if it is permissible for you to 'ask questions' . Sometimes, the first interview may just be a 'search' project. I have interviewed people and called them back for a second. I have informed the person that the second inteview may or may not be more informal, that they can prepare questions because they are considered as a candidate. They may even have to be prepared to interview with several other layers of team members - depending on the job. Go for it......

Answer 3

Yes it is acceptable. It shows diligence, interest, and many times the interviewer may not be your primary contact. You may need a second or third interview. Often the first interview is to weed out the morons. Be prepared and not scared. It's funny how often the person who doesn't act desperate for a job gets it.

Your "cover letter" on your resume if you have one is very important. Likely more important than your resume. Think about creating a professional cover letter.

Answer 4

declaring age and race in the time of an interview as a generalization is wonderful. The interviewers did no longer specify a undeniable age or race. This substitute into only their way of exclaiming you should get alongside with all varieties of individuals.

Answer 5

No......Being prepared for the interview is enough. Be yourself, fresh...well rested. Give
your full attention to the interviewer, keep your hands together or clear of distraction of any kind. Treat the interviewer with a great deal of recognition, meet the eyes, smile with confidence. Tell yourself...I'm good..........

Answer 6

bring notes, pen, paper and questions. It shows you are prepared and not just some slacker. good luck.

Answer 7

i always take a small notepad and pen, to record anything specific. its a smart move on your part.

good luck