Is it acceptable to bring "notes" to an interview?
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Actually it would look like you were prepared and set you apart from 90% of the other people they will interview that day. I interview a lot of people. The things many of them do wrong:\nThey don't bring a copy of their resume with them.\nThey don't dress up. (Jeans are NEVER acceptable for an interview)\nThey don't remove their hat (for guys)\nThey don't turn off their cell phones or worse they answer them during the interview!\nThey cannot answer simple questions about previous jobs or job experience.\nThey smell bad.\nThey say "um" or "you know" every other word.\nThey chew gum.\nThey trash their former employers.\nThey can't answer the question "Why should we hire you?"\nThey don't ask any questions about the job. (The best question to ask an interviewer is what THEY are looking for in the person that takes that position. Then point to specific experience you have either in work or life that makes YOU the best canidate.)\nThey don't look at you during the interview. Not making eye contact makes people think you are shady.\n\nHope this helps! Good luck!
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If your job is so great, I would reconsider leaving. Thank you notes are very nice though, I have never heard of that.
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Tips for Success in Interviews\n•First impression is the best impression. You will be judged by ; the way you dress, your educational qualification, work experience, body language, manners, ability to absorb the information and interpret it intelligently and clearly. So take care to be at your best. \n•Carry your relevant documents in order - like certificates, copy of application sent, bio-data etc. in a folder so that it can be easily shown when asked. Take a pen also. \n•Present the documents only if the interviewer ask for it. \n•Never be late for an interview. \n•Greet the interviewers as soon as you enter. \n•Sit down only when you are asked to. It is better not to pull the chair, either lift it or move it and always enter from the right side of the chair. \n•Say 'please and thank you' whenever required. \n•Listen carefully and pay attention to the question. If the question is not clear to you ask politely for a repeat. \n•Reply confidently and immediately to the point, keeping your answers short unless asked for a longer description. \n•While answering, look directly at the person asking the questions and try to be pleasant. \n•Replies connected to any details regarding your bio-data should be authentic. \n•It is better to admit if you don't know something. \n•Remember to say 'sorry' if your opinions or answers are rejected. \n•Avoid indulging in certain mannerisms in your speech or behavior. \n•You can ask when you can expect to hear from them before you leave. \n•Don't forget to say "Thank you" at the end of an interview to every interviewer before leaving. \n•Shake hands only if the interviewer initiates the gesture. \n•Walk out confidently without looking back. \n•Gently shut the door behind you as you leave. \n\n\n\nMost frequently asked Interview Questions \n•Why have you selected to join us?\nI always longed to work with a company. I am familiar and whose products I have used and trusted.\n(Narrate briefly how you can prove your statement. Do good research on the company before facing the interview) \n•Where do you want to be in 5 years?\nI would like to be frank. Judge me from the work and I am sure you will put me right where I want to be.\nNote : Do not over ambitious and speak in a way that you are not satisfied with your current job which you have applied for. \n•Describe your ideal career?\nTalk of what you enjoy most your skills and natural talents. Do not specify your goal and any job title. \n•Tell me something about yourself\nDo not just repeat what you have given in your resume. Be ready with the answer, a talent or something you did out of the ordinary. You can sound it as unique or give it a touch of your personality. \n•How did you apply for the job?\nBe specific and give a straight answer of how you came to know about the vacancy. If it was advertised specify how you came across it. \n•Why do you want to work here?\nHave a research done about the company / organization \nGive just one or two reasons why you are interested. You can add these points (1)  company's reputation(2) desire to join the specific field of interest. \n•Don't you think that you are over qualified for this job?\n(This question is put to you to puzzle a candidate. Be calm and answer the question with a positive and confident approach)\nAnswer in the negative\nMy experience and qualification will just help me to do the job better. Moreover I am at establishing a long term relationship which my qualification will favor me to handle more responsibilities and help me to rise to your expectations. \n•What competition do you see if you take up this job?\nWhen you answer, clearly show that you have researched carefully and acquired more in-depth knowledge about the company.\nEnumerate some positive and negative traits of the company and their competitions.\nFeel confident to show that competition is not an unexpected one. \n•What would you
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General outline - \n\n1st paragraph - thank them for the interview\n\n2nd paragraph - reinforce your strong points <<OR>> bring up somethign you forgot to mention in the interview.\n\n3rd paragraph - thank again, and something about when you will contact them to follow up.\n\nI will have a simple card in my car, already addressed and stamped. I fill it out when I get to the car and swing by a mailbox before I head home.
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NO!! No notes, they are very immature. Show maturity and talk to him to his face.
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A job interview isn't about being all goody-goody and ending up looking dumb. If you ask the waiter/waitress that your steak is undercooked, it will reflect the fact that you are principled and know what you want. On the other hand, if you sat back anc continued eating an undercooked steak, you will feel uncomfortable and probably end up screwing up your interview. So, i would speak up...after all, the interview is a personality test, right?
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Dress nice, be confident, don't be late, don't ramble on, and when asked to tell the interviewer a little about yourself, do not talk about your childhood or life story.Tell them what you have accomplished and things about you that would make you an asset to their company.(I'm hard working, honest, eager to learn new things, on so on.)
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usually to "My Documents."
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Present it just like you would to anybody else. ..that is , give your best.  You should master the topic, and know it very well .  It would be impressive if you do not read from our notes.
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Address it to "To whom it may concern", not original but pretty standard.\n\nGenerally in a cover letter I would stay professional.  You're not trying to get your personality to come across, your trying to get your professionalism and qualifications across.\n\nThey'll check your personality fit in the interview if you are qualified.
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dont put it in your resume. what you can do is when you are called to an interview bring a portfolio of awards, like making the deans list etc.,
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Can't hurt.  And it could help to keep the meeting on target and allow for effective followup.  \n\nAt many meetings, someone is usually assigned to 'take the minutes" anyway to allow for record keeping and follow up.\n\nJust let everyone know the meeting is being recorded.  \n\nAfter the meeting, you should transcribe the tape, and distribute the "minutes" to all who attended.
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You should mention it towards the bottom of your cover letter.  Or you can also mention it during the interview.
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Stick with work background - unless the interviewer specifically asks for personal things. Talk about your work ethics ie: I'm honest, hardworking, detail oriented, good salesman, etc. Then be specific: if you worked with money - say "I handled xxxx amount of cash on a daily basis", or "I have done detailed reports accurately on a monthly basis" - or "I'm very outgoing and easy to get along with", etc.
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You should write this yourself.  A canned response will look canned, though it may be better than nothing.\n\nSome tips:\n\nUnless your handwriting is terrible, write it out in longhand.\n\nThank the interviewer for their time.  If the interview was an enjoyable experience, say so!\n\nExpress your interest in the position.  \n\n          -OR-\n\nIf it became clear that the job wasn't what you are looking for, politely say so and ask for future consideration for a position that you are a better fit for.  (I got three job offers with this ploy -- it's pure gold!)\n\nTouch on a qualification that was missed during the interview.\n\nKeep it to a single page.\n\nPost it the day of the interview if at all possible; never later than the next day..  If you had to travel any distance for the interview, post it locally so that they get it the next day.\n\nFrom personal experience, both as a job candidate and an interviewer, most job seekers skip this critical step.  I always sent a thank-you note and always got a job offer!  When I asked why I was chosen, the thank-you note was always at the top of the list of reasons.\n\nAs an interviewer with hiring authority, a candidate who sends a thank-you note goes to the top of the pile when we sit down to review the applicants and make a hiring decision.  If several people follow up with the thank-you note, I set up two piles -- one with thank-you notes and one without.  I've never made an offer from the no-note pile!\n\nEven if the interview went poorly, or if it became clear during the interview that the position wasn't what you were looking for, send the note anyway.  They may have another position that you're a better fit for, or may know of a firm that you would fit in with better.  Hiring managers do share information like this amongst themselves and are always interested in people who show a bit of class.  Nothing shows class better than a timely thank-you note!
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Make sure and tell things that are related to the position that you are hiring for. Have a story to go with the different qualities that you are stressing.  For instance, if you say that you have a lot of initiative share a story about a past position where you showed that quality.  Don't talk about your personal life--that is not what the interviewer wants to hear about at this stage.
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All three.  Each interviewer contributed something in the interview process.  Try and personalize the letter to each interviewer.  Do not send the same letter to all three.  Via traditional mail or email.  Both are good to use, but if you send an email keep it formal.