Interview materials?

[beccala33]

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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!

 

[astevens]

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!!!

 

[beccala33]

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!!!

Thanks so much for your reply, it really helps. THANKS!

 

[Robinbird]

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.

 

[starsweet]

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!

 

[pharmforme]

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.