Interview question, uk?

Question

Hey

I was wondering whether it's a good idea to take a little notebook into an interview with all my questions. Or would it be better to just try and remember them all??

ANy help, thanks.. interview tomorrow.

Answer 1

I think a small note book would be fine, as long as it is discreet and you do not bring any attention to it during your interview.  Don't 'hide' it, but use it as if it were normal and do not comment on it.

Keep it in an inside pocket of a jacket or handbag and take it out if you need it.  Organized people do not rely on remembering, they rely on their 'planners'.

I agree above, do not ask more than 2-3 questions.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Take in the notebook.  Shows you've done some homework and are interested enough in the job to want to know more.

Make sure you have written neatly!

Good luck in interview if it turns out to be a job you want.

Answer 3

Take the notebook, it would be really embarrassing to forget your questions!

Answer 4

It would be better to try to remember them.

But that said, it IS important to ask questions and take an interest in a future employer, so if you think you would likely forget your questions it may be helpful to take a prompt.

But if I was an employer I would probably go for the person who DIDN'T take a prompt sheet and could hold it together to ask question off the top of their head (shows more self-control, presence of mind etc).

Sorry - probably not what you wanted to hear. You don't have to remember ALL the questions (some of them may be answered during the interview anyway) just the most interesting/relevant ones to the post and the ones that show you have thought about the role and the company.

Answer 5

It is better to take notes so you can refer to them anytime you want and and do some research on them.

Answer 6

If you are the interviewer, it is OK. If you are the interviewee, you'd better remember them. You could have the notebook and take a look at it at some point, as backup, but don't just open it and read from it or sth.

Answer 7

Take the book. It shows you have prepared, and you can then also take notes during the interview.

I promise you, it won't been a bad thing.

Also, make sure you do lots of research about the company. They love that kind of thing.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Bring notebook with you, you will feel less nervous and less stressed that way.  

Answer 9

You would want to take something in with you when you are interviewing so you can look like you are prepared.

Bring extra copies of your resume, bring it in a padded folder (fake leather or real leather), and something to write with and on.  In the notebook you can have some notes on what you want to ask about.  They don't have to be word for word but things that will cue you on what you want to ask.

Practice interviewing with a good friend and have them pick out questions that you are not aware of before hand to keep you on your toes, too.

Good luck!

Answer 10

Shouldn't matter whether you have a notebook or not. Having a notebook isn't going to make you look any less professional/efficient. I brought a note pad into my interview and my employer loved it. Don't worry about it & good luck :)

Answer 11

take the notebook.  good luck to you.

Answer 12

No notebook. Interviewer likes you, you get the job. No 'chemistry', no job offer.

Answer 13

Yeah its a good diea to take what ever you might need with you, it shows that you have planned ahead and its better then looking a bit silly if you forget your questions. Beat to be prepared and show your commitment!

Answer 14

im thinkin u shud remember them, it might look better

Answer 15

If you take a note book in this will show that you have bothered to prepare some questions for the interview. So yes this is fine.

Answer 16

Ohh Noo .. dont take the notebook .. try to remember them  

Answer 17

Yes.  Anything that would make you look more organized in professional is a plus. Don't ask too many questions though.  I would stick to just two.

Be sure to know your responses to the classic interview questions already (what is your weak spot, how would others describe you...)

Bring a copy of your resume and list of references.

Also, be confident.  Good Luck!

Answer 18

No you can always write down the questions after you've left the interview room but not during the interview.  You have to be confident, look confident.  A  notebook says i'll probably forget what you've just asked me and i probably have my answers written in my notebook

Answer 19

I would try and remember the questions. Going into an interview is a such a first impression situation. You don't always get a second chance. I also wouldn't ask to many questions. They are interviewing you not the other way around.

Good Luck to you for tomorrow :-)