| A job interview is one of the most important | | | | you need to stay in a hotel for a job interview it is vital |
| experiences of your life and it must be taken seriously | | | | that you bring the necessary clothes in which you feel |
| as it can be life changing. A successful interview for a | | | | comfortable. Women should carry an additional pair of |
| particular job can help you realize your dreams, but if it | | | | pantyhose in case of laddering. You should also bring a |
| is not taken seriously, you may lose the opportunity of | | | | pair of shoes that are extremely comfortable to wear, |
| a good job and you will have to keep on searching. | | | | are clean and well polished. Shoes should preferably |
| Research has shown that many young people today | | | | be black. |
| are unaware of what they need to bring to a job | | | | Bring some extra copies of your resume in the event |
| interview. Here are some ideas as to what you can | | | | that the company asks for extra copies. It is extremely |
| bring to your next interview: | | | | important that do not forget to bring all the necessary |
| Bring something that will keep you occupied e.g., you | | | | documents that you have to present during an |
| could bring a novel or a magazine, or even a joke | | | | interview. These documents would usually include your |
| book. This will help to reduce your tension and | | | | most recent qualification certificate and a birth |
| nervousness. Some people unnecessarily become | | | | certificate or proof of age. If you have worked |
| stressed about the interview and can even become ill. | | | | previously in another company, you should bring proof |
| Tension can lead to symptoms such as a headache | | | | of this position with you. |
| or stomach upset, so ensure that you have some | | | | Do not neglect to bring the list of references of those |
| "emergency" medication with you to keep a check on | | | | people with whom you worked previously. You must |
| any problems instance, aspirin or other analgesics for | | | | also bring a briefcase to your job interview as this will |
| headaches and antacids for the stomach. Bring some | | | | bestow upon you a professional and elegant look. It is |
| chocolate or some any other high sugar snack that is | | | | also practical as you can keep your documents safe |
| small enough to finish in a few bites and is easily | | | | and neatly presented within it. You should also bring |
| digested. Eat these snacks if you have not had a | | | | some pens and a notebook to a job interview and if |
| proper meal as a stop gap. Do not chew gum or have | | | | you have a portfolio, include that. You can also bring |
| coffee or soft drinks and avoid cigarettes. If you have | | | | work samples if you feel that they will be relevant. |
| a mobile phone, switch it off and there is really no need | | | | Bring some breath freshener or mints with you to |
| to bring other electronic gadgets such as i-pods to the | | | | ensure that your breath is sweet as this will help to |
| interview. | | | | boost your confidence to speak without hesitation. |
| Bring your own supply of tissues to the interview. If | | | | |