What do you bring to the interview? (cover letters, degrees, degree)

[odessit771]

I would always hand a nice packet (cover letter, resume, references, letters of recommendation, copies of diplomas, relevant awards and certificates) to the interviewer. I would spent a lot of time printing/copying these on a nice paper etc... I though this is important as it would create a positive image. Do you think this is necessary? Do you just bring the resume? Leave the comment and vote... Thanks!

[Charles]

The interviewer always has a copy of my resume with him, usually with notes on it from which to ask me questions. I normally bring a copy anyway and a pen to write my own notes or things that come to mind or questions I think of during the interview.

[Audioque]

I never had an interviewer that did not print out my resume but I bring it just in case. I've had interviews where I was required to do tests when I show up so pens, pencils, erasers and small calculators.

[Braunwyn]

I bring several copies of my CV. In my past interviews I typically met with 8-10 people and somebody always forgets to bring a copy. I don't print out degrees or references. I'll also bring a notebook and pen for my own notes as well as business cards. If I'm giving a presentation I might bring a copy of the presentation as an 8 x 11 small poster. I did this at my last interview, but didn't hand the posters out. The work was up for publication, but not yet public so I got nervous about it.

[hnsq]

I bring a portfolio with a resume, academic transcripts, performance reviews from my last job from the last few years, and printouts of a few major projects. I hardly have to use them, but it is worth it if you need it once. Also, most of that stuff you put together once and you are set. It isn't like a resume that changes for each interview.

[Hemlock140]

A pen and note pad might be appropriate, but resumes and cover letters the interviewers would already have. None of the other items would be considered. We avoid giving any candidate an unfair advantage, so only those things required in the job announcement are allowed. In the case of a graphic artist, we might ask for a portfolio in the announcement, but for things like past performance reviews we would say "no thanks."

We do the reference checking by phone after making our selection, before making the offer, and check college transcripts at that time using contracted services.

[Tony22]

It depends if the job requires a resume. If it doesn't, I just bring myself.

[macroy]

Years ago, it was normal to be asked to bring your references when you went to your interview.

Today - I just bring extra copies of my resume (just on normal stock paper) and something to take notes with. And I rarely use them.

Everything else? I think its unnecessary unless specifically asked for (and often it would have already been included when you applied).

And as a hiring manager - I would honestly just pitch all that other stuff in the trash after the interview. Just my .02.

[ReefAreCoolToo]

Depends..if you are new graduate, you bring all the stuff you mentioned. If you are experienced, you can bring a resume but I never did. I will bring a notepad and pen

[temazepam]

resume and hip flask