Is it a good idea to share pictures during an interview?

[blahwhatever]

I really want to take a few pictures of some things I'm involved in and find interesting, to share with the interviewers. But I'm a little reluctant because I don't know whether they'd find that to be too weird.

What do you all think?

Has anyone else done this before? How'd it go? How did you bring it up?

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[notdeadyet]

What do you all think?

A little weird.

 

[fireflygirl]

Well what exactly do you do? Is there a way to describe it in words or would pics be better? I can't imagine that it would hurt you in anyway. In fact, I think it would be unique to your interview but don't take up a lot of time showing pictures. If it's relevant to the question asked, I would show 2-3 pics to give the interviewer an idea of what you are talking about but I wouldn't make this some kind of casual "check out my pics" session because that could be a turnoff. Just use them appropriately enough and I am sure you'll be fine.

 

[nu2004]

i would find a way to subtly say "yeah, i even brought some pictures if you'd be interested in seeing them." that puts the ball in the interviewer's court.

it could be a little risky. are you already sitting on an acceptance? this is pretty late in the season to be interviewing.

 

[ADeadLois]

If you don't articulate the experience in words, the interviewer might question your degree of involvement in the particular activity. They might come across as an attempt to bring substance to something that lacks it (whether this is the case or not). I would avoid the pictures.

Remember, it's an interview, not a presentation.

 

[[pj]]

A little weird.

A little weird indeed.

 

[DredPiratRobrts]

Weird. Not appropriate for the interview. Try talking about that stuff when asked. Dont bring in photos.

 

[167649]

I'll also say that it would be strange, and probably even counterproductive. As someone said, the interview is a time for you to talk about your experiences. If I was interviewing somebody, and they pulled out a photo-album and started flipping through it, it would come across as somewhat unprofessional. In a best case scenario, I would be completely uninterested and even if I went along with it I would be frustrated it took up valuable time.

So my advice is clear: avoid the pictures and bring words.

 

[45408]

Maybe if it's a photo of your artwork or something, but if you've got photos of you volunteering/shadowing, just leave those at home.

 

[EpiPEN]

that sounds too sexy for the interviewer to handle. I say nay

 

[167649]

that sounds too sexy for the interviewer to handle. I say nay

Ehhh...does that mean I shouldn't take my shirt off either??

 

[blahwhatever]

Alright, got it, no pictures! 😛

 

[LikeClockWork]

Alright, got it, no pictures! 😛

See, now I'm really curious. What exactly were you going to bring in? Like, a group picture of the club you're president of? Or a picture of the obscure animal you did research on, in case the interviewer hadn't heard of it? Or pictures of a hurrican clean up?

I'm dying to know!

 

[Wylde]

I think it's pictures of some pigs that he/she genetically modified to enjoy smelling flowers all day!

amirite amirite???

jk 🙂, but pictures are kind of weird!

 

[SB100]

If they wanted more info or "proof" that you're doing something, they'll ask (but that never happens as far as I can remember) 😛

 

[jult24er]

See, now I'm really curious. What exactly were you going to bring in? Like, a group picture of the club you're president of? Or a picture of the obscure animal you did research on, in case the interviewer hadn't heard of it? Or pictures of a hurrican clean up?

I'm dying to know!

Yes, please tell us.

 

[iA-MD2013]

If you don't articulate the experience in words, the interviewer might question your degree of involvement in the particular activity. They might come across as an attempt to bring substance to something that lacks it (whether this is the case or not). I would avoid the pictures.

Remember, it's an interview, not a presentation.

hahaha I love your signature. Arrested development is great.

 

[wutwinb]

The only pictures I saw a fellow interview take into the interview was a picture of his son. It was a ridiculously cute pic 😀...but yeah, other than that, I would probably not take pictures in. It would be hard to find an appropriate time to bring them out during the interview. Some interviewers might find it unprofessional, others might like it. It would be hard to tell until you were actually interview and could see if it was relaxed enough or whatever. You can always keep the pictures in your bag/folder, and if you feel like it's a good time, bring them out then, but don't go in with the game plan that pictures will be part of the interview.

 

[Law2Doc]

I really want to take a few pictures of some things I'm involved in and find interesting, to share with the interviewers. But I'm a little reluctant because I don't know whether they'd find that to be too weird.

What do you all think?

Has anyone else done this before? How'd it go? How did you bring it up?

The only time you'd want to show pictures are if they are instrumental in your attempt to blackmail your way into med school. If you have pictures of a dean with someone other than his wife, it could be fruitful.

Perhaps if you were an award winning photographer, they could be relevant to an interview. But otherwise, I'd leave the photos at home.

 

[omam]

I say go for it👍

 

[Drogba]

I was actually thinking of bringing my rare stamp collection. Not a good idea? What about the center spread I did for the Science: Swimsuit Edition?

 

[Tired Pigeon]

Pictures of what? Just hard to imagine what it would be that you couldn't adequately convey with words....

 

[armybound]

It really depends on what the pictures are of.

If I was an interviewer, I would have no problems with someone showing me pictures if I felt it was relevant to the interview, such as if they showed me their hobbies, accomplishments, etc.

 

[Jolie South]

Pictures of what? Just hard to imagine what it would be that you couldn't adequately convey with words....

yea, unless it's art or photography like law2doc said, i think it'd be kinda weird.

 

[armybound]

Now imagine having to see a dozen peoples' pictures every interview day during the application season.

hardly going to be the case. but like I said, if they were relevant, I don't see the problem. is it going to make the interview session that strained to take a look at a couple of pictures if they're presented?

 

[notdeadyet]

is it going to make the interview session that strained to take a look at a couple of pictures if they're presented?

I think that's the point. Most interviewers worth their salt are going to just try to engage the applicant in a conversation and get to know them. Props are another hurdle to make things that much more artificial.

 

[foster033]

Are we talking about random pictures or a portfolio?

 

[Blade28]

Would seem very odd to me.