What to bring to an interview?

[hardroadtohoe]

I've got my first interview on Wed. and I'm looking for advice about what I should bring along. Obviously something to write with/on, but should I invest in some kind of fancy writing tablet or document folder? Should I bring copies of my resume or any other documents?

Thanks!

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[Law2Doc]

I've got my first interview on Wed. and I'm looking for advice about what I should bring along. Obviously something to write with/on, but should I invest in some kind of fancy writing tablet or document folder? Should I bring copies of my resume or any other documents?

Thanks!

This question is asked almost monthly since July, I suspect you can find a number of threads that contain all the answers.

 

[swtiepie711]

I bought a leather folder thing with a writing tablet. I rarely used it during my interview day - mainly to make notes ahead of time w/ questions, etc.

I noted that most people did not bring anything with them (women brought purses, but other than that....). I did not need copies of any documents that weren't requested (a few schools asked for photos and/or other supplemental documents, but most did not). I only brought copies of my AMCAS and secondary applications for myself so that I could re-read what I submitted to be prepared.

Some people bring all sorts of stuff - mints for after lunch, 2nd pair of pantyhose (for women) in case you get a run, chapstick, etc. I just made sure I had my ID in case they checked (never did), money for lunch in case (never needed it), etc.

GL!!!

 

[ds776]

Bring some water- I dont know if this is just me, but I get very thirsty, on interview days- not sure if it's nerves or all the talking, but I would bring a water bottle.

 

[punkun]

If you coauthored a paper, bring a few copies of that.

 

[hardroadtohoe]

Thanks everyone.

Bring some water- I dont know if this is just me, but I get very thirsty, on interview days- not sure if it's nerves or all the talking, but I would bring a water bottle.

I'm all over that--I carry water obsessively wherever I go!

 

[RawkusMD]

Bring some water- I dont know if this is just me, but I get very thirsty, on interview days- not sure if it's nerves or all the talking, but I would bring a water bottle.

Is it acceptable to drink water during an interview? When I talk at length, or just when nervous, I get parched.

 

[MeBeans]

Is it acceptable to drink water during an interview? When I talk at length, or just when nervous, I get parched.

They probably won't think it's awkward or hold it against you.

If you know you'll get parched, take a botle. Better to be occassionally taking a sip of water than to have your voice constantly cracking or going hoarse.

 

[Robizzle]

Is it acceptable to drink water during an interview? When I talk at length, or just when nervous, I get parched.

Only if you drink out of one of these Bad Boys

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[Law2Doc]

Is it acceptable to drink water during an interview? When I talk at length, or just when nervous, I get parched.

In many interviews they will offer you water or coffee. But if they don't I probably wouldn't bring along my own. The fewer props and distractions the better. Why risk being one good spill or dribble from an acceptance.

 

[freetheyaz]

Don't forget to bring your smile and charm!