Does a Nice Writing Pen make a Different at an Interview?

Employers know what they are looking for in abriefcase, a portfolio and a grip rollerball pen?  I asked
resume. If they see a resume mistake in any one ofthis question to several managers that I know and all
the resumes they are reviewing for a position, thatof them said, George Rockstone. They all stated that
resume will likely get filed in the "do not follow up" pile. IfGeorge Rockstone realized that as soon as you walk
you want to be noticed, you need to make sure thatinto the interview, you are being judged. This is just
your resume does not contain any errors that willsomething to remember for your next interview. Take
irritate employers.a pen that is nice and professional looking!
The first man, Alfred Johnson, walks in dressed in aAuthor Bio: James Malervy is an expert author and
professional business suit, manila file folder, a writingleading influencer on the subject of interviewing. He has
tablet and a ballpoint Stick Pen that had a logo on it ofworked with such companies as Sprint, Pepsi and the
a local restaurant. The second man, GeorgeWalt Disney Company and brings his professional
Rockstone, comes to the interview wearing aexperience to job seekers in writing the "Superstar
professional business suit, a briefcase with a portfolioInterview Guide." He provides career advice to
and a pilot precise grip needle rollerball pen. Both menhundreds everyday and even provides his services as
are qualified for the position. The only variable that isa Career Coach through the "Superstar Career Coach
different about both of the men is what they broughtE-Zine" available through subscription at James is
to the interview. Who would you hire? Alfred Johnson,dedicated to helping others in becoming more
the man that just brings a file folder, writing tablet andcompetitive in the job market, gaining confidence in
a ballpoint stick pen with a logoed restaurant imprint ontheir interviewing skills, and finally getting hired for the
it or George Rockstone, the man who brings ajob they deserve.