where should you put your shoulder bag and/or papers/envelope before you are interviewed? should i put it at the back of my chair? under my chair? to my lap? beside me? could someone give me a clue? sometimes when you are interviewed the interviewer has no table so what's the proper way of putting your things?
2007-09-16 23:18:49 · 8 answers · asked by Rebecca 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I usually take in a folder with my resume and qualfications etc and put that either on my lap or on the table. I put my handbag on the floor to the side of my feet. That way, I don't need to rummage through my bag to get anything out. I also know that if I need to stand, my handbag won't be in the way.
Best of luck for your interview.
2007-09-16 23:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bags etc should be left under / beside your chair
I would definitely suggest put your folders and papers at the edge of the desk by you - it shows to the interviewer that you have done the work and have it to hand should you need to recall anything.
More important is your attitude, credentials, experience and preparation for the interview. Be welI prepared for potential questions and I know you will do fine.
Finally...Good luck! :)
2007-09-17 13:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by Pour quoi? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bag should go on the floor beside your chair. Your papers should be in your hands ready to present. You'll need the right hand free to shake on introduction or meeting, so if the papers are too much for one hand, hold them in one arm, book-fashion, beside you, not in front.
2007-09-17 10:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by lfh1213 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in my last interview i put my folders on the desk in front of me. what id do if i was you is get what you need out of the bag and put it on the desk then just put the bag on the floor next to you
2007-09-17 06:37:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
beside you, on the floor, against your chair or on the back of your chair.
Not on the interviewer's desk; not on your lap.
2007-09-17 11:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by napqueen 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
on the back of the chair, on another chair in the room, or on the floor.
2007-09-17 10:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put your car key in your pocket and leave your bag in the car.
2007-09-18 15:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by Kermitbust 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On the floor, next to your feet - but no so close that you'll trip on it once you stand up.
2007-09-17 06:49:39 · answer #8 · answered by lookinforanswers 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋