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2007-06-14 10:25:20 · 9 answers · asked by waltonblue 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
No!
In fact take a "folio" in with you (one of those leather/pleather folding thingies that will hold an A4 notepad), have some research stuff written on it about the company you are interviewing with, and be sure to make a few notes on it during the interview. It shows you are serious about wanting to bring your talents to this particular company to fill their need.
(Have a few questions ready to ask them, too! A good one is "Do you see this position evolving into anything more? Just supposing I do a truly excellent job, are there opportunities for advancement within the company?")
Good luck!
2007-06-14 10:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No - it's a great idea! If you use it, anyway.
I've been to sooo many interviews in the past year, and when I took notes I got the second call. Seriously.
Depending on what you are applying for, it looks professional and tells the interviewer that you are serious about the job and learning what you need to do so you can do it better than those other applicants!
Good luck!
Thin Kaboutit had a good point too about having questions to ask the interviewer! DO THAT TOO. Very good advice.
2007-06-14 19:22:45 · answer #2 · answered by Done 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but don't take a spiral bound notebook. Take a legal pad preferably in a folio.
You certainly should be taking notes b/c you should be asking questions. A good interview is NEVER one-sided. You are interviewing them just as they are interviewing you to ensure that their company is a good fit for you. Use any search engine and search for "Questions to ask and interviewer" lots of sites will come up b/c it's almost common knowledge that an interviewee is supposed to ask questions to get a better understanding of the position to which he or she is applying.
2007-06-14 17:27:50 · answer #3 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've interviewed a lot of people and never had anyone do it, but if they had, I wouldn't have thought it weird or out of place. The interviewer takes notes - would seem fair enough for the person being interviewed to take notes also.
2007-06-14 17:42:47 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Frowned upon? No.
Impressive? Yes, very.
Ask questions, and take notes.
This will put you above a good number of other applicants.
Good luck.
2007-06-16 10:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by OmiUbiaja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't thinks its a problem, but suggest you only take odd notes and not the minutes of the meeting. Use the notes at the end for asking questions.
2007-06-16 15:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by Barbarian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not recommend a notebook. If you are able to, purchase a leather portfolio with a legal pad inside. Additionally, carry it in a briefcase. Potential employers love that stuff. LOL! Good luck!
2007-06-15 14:00:35 · answer #7 · answered by Nisha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well its not time for you to take notes but the interviewer will jot down notes about you and your prior positions on your resume.
K
2007-06-14 17:28:34 · answer #8 · answered by BettyBoopGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not only NOT frowned upon, but will impress them.
2007-06-14 17:27:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋