so i have a intership interview and i dont want to come in empty handed...
its at 3 pm in the afternoon
4-5 people will be interviewing
starbucks coffee or bread company bagels and creme cheese?
2007-09-10 15:04:56 · 15 answers · asked by ryannnnn 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Financial Services
open for suggestions...
2007-09-10 15:08:39 · update #1
bottle of Jack Daniel's and some coca cola of course. A big bucket of ice would be good too, and glasses.
AND porn mags.
2007-09-10 18:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you wouldn't want to spew coffee breath during the interview or have a piece of bagel stuck between your teeth.Bringing drinks/food is unprofessional.Don't even chew gum.Either eat a nice lunch before the interview or wait until after the interview to drink/eat or keep some drinks/snacks in your car for later.Bringing in food might make the interviewer think that the person being interviewed is too nonchalant and not reliable/ready for the job.I think that bringing refreshments would be distracting and make me more nervous.Accidental spills of drinks on clothing might occur.It might cause more bathroom breaks, diarrhea, gas, bloating, burping, sudden hiccups or other unappealing characteristics to erupt before or during the interview.You want the interviewer to have a pleasant first impression of you.While waiting to be called into the interviewing room, focus on what you're going to say, so that it doesn't seem rehearsed, but genuine & work on your smile when you greet the interviewer, so it doesn't seem forced, but sincere:)
2007-09-11 02:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by polly-pocket 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My opinion and my opinion only is to not bring anything. If I were doing the interview I would perceive it as brown -nosing and would have a negative perception right from the start. Again, just my opinion and I have hired many people. None of which ever brought refreshments.
2007-09-10 22:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by parrothead_60450 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely agree with the above posters.
The only change I would "possibly" make would be, IF you are anticipating a long interview, and IF you sometimes get a dry mouth from talking, you MAY bring a small bottle of water with you - nothing more than about 17 oz.or so. and bring it in a "store" bottle, not just water in a generic cup or sports bottle - they may wonder what you really have in there!
2007-09-12 18:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by Leah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh no, no, NO! That would be overboard! The only thing you take in there is an additional copy of your resume' and cover letter. Letters of reference if you have those. Other than that, look sharp, be professional, and wear a smile! When you get the job, then you can bring the donuts!
Good luck!
2007-09-10 22:13:44 · answer #5 · answered by kihteacher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a job interview, not a party. If the company wants to provide something while you wait your turn, it is their choice. You don't bring anything but you and your skills.
2007-09-10 22:13:55 · answer #6 · answered by Otto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going to an interview not a social event. You bring yourself and your best presentation. Anything else would be viewed as unusual behavior.
2007-09-10 22:14:13 · answer #7 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None - they might offer you something to drink, but more than likely not.
Send a thank note afterwards - that will make a better impression.
2007-09-11 12:26:23 · answer #8 · answered by Theresa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are interviewing in Advertising or Entertainment industry, then you can bring weird stuff. Otherwise, NO.
HOWEVER, don't risk spilling **** on yourself. Make sure you can carry it all without looking like a doofus.
2007-09-10 22:15:04 · answer #9 · answered by realshortshorty 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
None. It is an interview, not a social gathering.
2007-09-10 22:10:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋