Professional Looking Back Pack (for job interviews)

[jade408]

Originally Posted by apexgds

A portfolio and an umbrella is not cumbersome. They are not awkward to carry.

Besides, the OP has not mentioned that he is going straight from an airplane to transit and walking around for miles. Just that he was interviewing out of state.

Have you been on a crowded train. That doesn't work at all. You need a free hand to hold the bar!

[PittsburghLlama]

Originally Posted by apexgds

I think you're reading too much into my posts. I never said "I only had x, y and z and I got the job."

And no, I don't believe people have suggested things he might need, other than an umbrella, which I accepted (other than your speculative suggestions in the above post). Outside of highly specialized positions, for a STANDARD interview, it is best to carry the bare minimum.

Again, there is nothing wrong with suggesting the possibility that the OP consider he is carrying too much.

(BTW, it's amusing that you find me aggressive. Feels a little pot/kettle. Perhaps it's time to drop it?)

I apologize, it was someone else who stated the xyz comment, my mistake. I was just answering your question with regard to how I came to my conclusion, and maybe shedding some light as to why others were replying to only your comments in a less than desirable manner; I didn't mean to come off as aggressive, as it certainly wasn't the emotion I was feeling. I guess OP is done with this thread anyway. Shrug.