Is it ok to bring a note pad during a interview to take notes and to ask questions that i wrote in my pad? j/w....
2007-07-17 16:09:13 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Absolutely. I think this shows you are interested in their company and want to be sure you ask all the questions you have. I have always gone to my interviews with a notepad.
2007-07-17 16:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by Sue 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a person who hires people.
Of course. Not only to take notes but to show you have did research on the company.
Walk in with your notes. If the compnay has a website, take a look at it, write down some things and questions.
When you get into the interview, you let them know you had a chance to review there website and I just wrote down a few questions I had. Do you mind if I ask you a little bit about the company.
One of the questions every interviewer always ask is "Do you have any questions" That's when you pull out your note pad.. Make sure you write down the answers, while paying attention to the answers.
2007-07-17 23:21:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been on both sides of this situation.
When I have applied for a position I take the pad, a tiny one. However, I asked the person interviewing me if it would make them uncomfortable if I used it. One important thing to remember is to be very aware of eye contact while doing this, and never stop your prospective boss from talking. Better to miss something than imply what you are writing is more important than what they are discussing.
Remember, an interview is just that, a face to face meeting. Terms can be discussed at a later date.
2007-07-17 23:20:12 · answer #3 · answered by crittersitterjenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do interviewing for my company. I appreciate when someone takes the time to ask questions and take notes. Keep in mind that you are interviewing the company to see if it is a good fit for you just as much as they are interviewing you. I like it when candidates take notes because it means that if I do offer them the job, and they accept that they truly want to work for our company and are not just filling time until they find something better.
2007-07-17 23:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by cf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't it might look bad. If you have questions ahead of time make a short list then hit the restroom when you get to the interview site, check your appearance and look at your notes. Put them away before you enter the room, if you forget something you want to ask you can ask it another time.
Anything you want to research that you heard make a note after leaving,
Bring a copy of your resume for yourself and your interviewer. You can write an occasional word on the resume you are keeping.
2007-07-17 23:14:21 · answer #5 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES, they will be impressed. They always want someone who is prepared and asks questions. Even if I really don't have any questions or already know the answer to something I will still ask a few questions. They always ask if you have any questions at the end of the interview and you better have, I would say, at least two. Good luck.
2007-07-17 23:14:31 · answer #6 · answered by justwondering 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. It actually makes you look more responsible and interested in the job.
2007-07-17 23:12:12 · answer #7 · answered by Wubs 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Exactly what Wubs said!...Just don't bring a labtop:)
2007-07-17 23:25:26 · answer #8 · answered by green_thumbs82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋