Job Interview on Thursday?

Question

My boyfriend has an important job interview on Thursday and I wanted to get an opinion on something. I said that if if he writes out some questions etc and takes them with him then it might look more professional but he thinks it may look like he can't think on his feet! Any advice?

Answer 1

I'd take the questions with him and keep reading them right up until the last minute,and remember,the people doing the interview will understand if someone is nervous,its completely natural! Good Luck

Answer 2

It's a great idea to take some questions in on a piece of paper, my interviewer was very impressed when I produced some questions written down, it shows that you have spent some time actually thinking about the role your're being interviewed on.

It's also good to go into the interview knowing 3 facts about the company and also to say that you checked their website.

Wish him all the best!

Answer 3

Asking the questions will accomplish the goal he wants to achieve as long as the questions are TEAM questions. Writing them down is open to interpretation on the part of the interviewer, an unnecessary risk. A well written resume will succeed in establishing his professionalism.

Answer 4

I've always been told that it looks like you really care about the job if you take notes while in the interview - but tell your b/f to definitely ask if that's okay. He should absolutely bring several copies of his resume and a portfolio if he has one. This way he will look like he is very professional, mature and ready to succeed in this position.

Answer 5

I would take them in. Makes it look more professional and is useful as an aide memoir. I have a list of questions which can be used and referred to.

It is also acceptable, when they say do you have any questions to look down at you sheet of questions and say, "well you have covered a lot of them but..." then reel off one or two of them.

You will look organised and professional. Just use them as an aid, do not read off them by rota, the interview will be a fluid situation so it will show a need to adapt to what has been said.

I take in a leather portfolio which I put on the desk in front of me, with my CV on it and details of the company. Lots of proof of preparation.

You do not have to constantly look at it, but just look at it occasionally to confirm what is in your CV and help answer questions better.

Answer 6

I would think it's totally ok for him to take the list, because it's so easy to forget the things that you meant to ask once you get involved in a situation.

On the other hand, he could just write out his list of questions and go over them several times before he goes in - that way he still has several things to talk about in case his interviewer is one of those "So, tell me about yourself" types... they want the person to perform the interview for them and it's best to have as much to talk about as possible.

Good luck to your boyfriend!

Answer 7

ummm this is a tricky one..i think personally its what your most comfortable doing. at uni we were otld this looks proffessional but i feel more comfortabel when im not phaffing about with peices of paper. i tend to stick with 3 core questions i want to ask and memorise them. For example what goals are the comapny working to wards at the moment.

Answer 8

Typing them out is more professional

Answer 9

yeah personally i would go into a interview with a a4 peace of paper id write key words on the back of my left hand to remind me of the questions. left hand because he'll shake with his right (make sure he wears a tie)

Answer 10

Not to sure but remember if you do,dont take a scrappy piece of paper and always keep eye contact and a smile!
Goodluck