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I have an interview on Monday (I am so nervous) and I was wondering if I should bring anything. Does anyone have any input on this? Should I bring a notebook, a pen, a breifcase....? Also, anyone who has had an interview at Wingate, would you mind PMing me and briefing me on your interview? Thanks in advance!
 
beccala33 said:
I have an interview on Monday (I am so nervous) and I was wondering if I should bring anything. Does anyone have any input on this? Should I bring a notebook, a pen, a breifcase....? Also, anyone who has had an interview at Wingate, would you mind PMing me and briefing me on your interview? Thanks in advance!


Here is what I generally bring to my interviews:
Leather Tote (my version of a briefcase, I like it because I can get into and out of it easily and descretely); portfolio (notebook to hold all of my paper stuff); CV/resume; copy of personal statement; Copy of all invite stuff; two colors of pens- one to highlight important stuff; and QUESTIONS- I have 4-6 questions written out. This both shows that you've given the school some thought, and keeps them available in case all of your nervousness gets to you; finally I would throw in some tissues in case you get allergies or just spill something.

Good Luck, I'm sure you will go great!!! :luck:
 
astevens said:
Here is what I generally bring to my interviews:
Leather Tote (my version of a briefcase, I like it because I can get into and out of it easily and descretely); portfolio (notebook to hold all of my paper stuff); CV/resume; copy of personal statement; Copy of all invite stuff; two colors of pens- one to highlight important stuff; and QUESTIONS- I have 4-6 questions written out. This both shows that you've given the school some thought, and keeps them available in case all of your nervousness gets to you; finally I would throw in some tissues in case you get allergies or just spill something.

Good Luck, I'm sure you will go great!!! :luck:

Thanks so much for your reply, it really helps. THANKS!
 
I interviewed at Wingate earlier in the month. All I brought was a peice of paper, my confirmation, and a pen. I didn't use any of it. They gave us a folder with information about the school and interview and a cool Wingate pen. 🙂 One guy brought a gigantic briefcase, and the only thing he used was a legal pad because he wanted to get all of our contact information. I don't think you really need to take anything with you to interviews at Wingate (although tissues sounds like a good idea). I suposse it couldn't hurt you to bring those recommended items with you as long as you don't mind carrying it all around.

eta: a water bottle might be a good idea. The process is really long, and my throat dried out and I had trouble talking in my first interview.
 
I haven't interviewed at Wingate, but I usually bring my portfolio and a small purse to carry pens/pencils, though they will usually give them to you. For my interviews, I noticed that no one else had a portfolio with them, I was the only one! But it was helpful to write questions in and contact info.

Good luck on your interview! :luck:
 
beccala33 said:
I have an interview on Monday (I am so nervous) and I was wondering if I should bring anything. Does anyone have any input on this? Should I bring a notebook, a pen, a breifcase....? Also, anyone who has had an interview at Wingate, would you mind PMing me and briefing me on your interview? Thanks in advance!

I haven't interviewed at Wingate, but I did just have an interview elsewhere, and got accepted. I brought a basic folio with a pen, pencil, copy of my application (which I submitted online) copy of my resume & transcript, and copies of any email communications, and my interview letter, as well as a sheet of paper with questions for the interviewer (I think they like that, as many interviewers prefer a two-way conversation as opposed to them running an inquisition 🙂. He didn't have my transcript in front of him, so I think it impressed him that I came prepared not only for me, but thought of what they might need as well. He also made a comment in my interview about how intense the program was, and that organization was key in being successful and not becoming overwhelmed. I think my preparedness illustrated to him that I am organized, and not just saying I was.
I don't know, just my thoughts. Good luck. :luck:
 
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