CV in front of you at interview- yes or no?
Discussion
Did you send your CV to the company? If not, and you went via an agency, then absolutely take two copies. One for you to refer to, and one to hand them as an original.
In my experience, from both sides of the table, agencies have a habit of screwing up CVs to match their template and sections can be missing.
In my experience, from both sides of the table, agencies have a habit of screwing up CVs to match their template and sections can be missing.
alock said:
Did you send your CV to the company? If not, and you went via an agency, then absolutely take two copies. One for you to refer to, and one to hand them as an original.
In my experience, from both sides of the table, agencies have a habit of screwing up CVs to match their template and sections can be missing.
Actually this is a fair point. I've seen agencies ruin the formatting before, but this could also extend to modifying the content.In my experience, from both sides of the table, agencies have a habit of screwing up CVs to match their template and sections can be missing.
I always take a copy with. It's a useful prompt of things you might want to mention or elaborate on, and even if you never look at it while you're there, I can't imagine an employer to think it poor form to bring it with.
I would bring multiple copies - Probably 3 - Just in case you meet with people who haven't received it directly from you. That would definitely show preparedness and go down well.
I would bring multiple copies - Probably 3 - Just in case you meet with people who haven't received it directly from you. That would definitely show preparedness and go down well.
I personally would take a dim view if someone turned up to an interview with their CV in front of them. It would say to me (other people will have their own views) this CV is made up.
Whilst I may not remember how much salary I was getting at a particular stage in my career. I certainly can remember what qualifications I have and what jobs and hobbies I have etc.
Whilst I may not remember how much salary I was getting at a particular stage in my career. I certainly can remember what qualifications I have and what jobs and hobbies I have etc.
Bring it to the interview? – Yes – but keep it in your bag/case.
Have it front of you for the interview? – No – as others have said
I doubt I’m the only one who has had a CV doctored by an agency and been advised to push on a certain topic when sat behind the desk. Although LinkedIn tends to help here, providing you believe the nonsense that some people write on their profiles…
I’ve never had anyone have their CV in front of them when interviewing either. A Job Pack of prior work is more than acceptable, providing they understand what the copyright symbol on the drawings/reports entails….
Have a list of many questions (at least 20) for them prepared and printed out. You can make these as difficult as you like… it depends upon how much you want the job.
Have it front of you for the interview? – No – as others have said
I doubt I’m the only one who has had a CV doctored by an agency and been advised to push on a certain topic when sat behind the desk. Although LinkedIn tends to help here, providing you believe the nonsense that some people write on their profiles…
I’ve never had anyone have their CV in front of them when interviewing either. A Job Pack of prior work is more than acceptable, providing they understand what the copyright symbol on the drawings/reports entails….
Have a list of many questions (at least 20) for them prepared and printed out. You can make these as difficult as you like… it depends upon how much you want the job.
Doesn't look like I would interview well in most of your eyes..
Of course have a copy of your CV in front of you.
'On your CV you mention a high profile project you were working on in 2012, can you tell me a bit about that?'
Given the choice between frantically racking my memory to figure out exactly where I was and what I was doing in 2012, I'd rather have the cue in front of me to save me those awkward seconds of '2012? was that the year before gran died? who did I work for then.. I changed jobs in April so err..'
Of course have a copy of your CV in front of you.
'On your CV you mention a high profile project you were working on in 2012, can you tell me a bit about that?'
Given the choice between frantically racking my memory to figure out exactly where I was and what I was doing in 2012, I'd rather have the cue in front of me to save me those awkward seconds of '2012? was that the year before gran died? who did I work for then.. I changed jobs in April so err..'
I think the seniority of the role comes in to play too.
I’d not be overly impressed if anything other than a first job after school/university candidate was in front of me and was referring to paperwork to answer a question.
Thinking back to when interviewees have sat in front of me with paperwork on their lap; I don’t recall appointing any of them. Of course this wouldn’t have been the sole reason.
Having copies of CVs and certificates in a brief case however would be a prudent measure.
I’d not be overly impressed if anything other than a first job after school/university candidate was in front of me and was referring to paperwork to answer a question.
Thinking back to when interviewees have sat in front of me with paperwork on their lap; I don’t recall appointing any of them. Of course this wouldn’t have been the sole reason.
Having copies of CVs and certificates in a brief case however would be a prudent measure.
It's a sort of mid level 70kish role. But the problem is that I have quite a lot of detail about some of the cases I've dealt with on my CV and I guess on reflection it would be useful to have the cv in front of me as an aide memoire and to also have some bullet points on for questions at the end.
If it's definitely a no no then I won't have the cv anywhere else than my bag. I haven't had an interview for over ten years so I am slightly out of the loop.
If it's definitely a no no then I won't have the cv anywhere else than my bag. I haven't had an interview for over ten years so I am slightly out of the loop.
rog007 said:
I think the seniority of the role comes in to play too.
I’d not be overly impressed if anything other than a first job after school/university candidate was in front of me and was referring to paperwork to answer a question.
Thinking back to when interviewees have sat in front of me with paperwork on their lap; I don’t recall appointing any of them. Of course this wouldn’t have been the sole reason.
Having copies of CVs and certificates in a brief case however would be a prudent measure.
Any suggestions of the type of briefcase? Links with pictures and prices would be best, please.I’d not be overly impressed if anything other than a first job after school/university candidate was in front of me and was referring to paperwork to answer a question.
Thinking back to when interviewees have sat in front of me with paperwork on their lap; I don’t recall appointing any of them. Of course this wouldn’t have been the sole reason.
Having copies of CVs and certificates in a brief case however would be a prudent measure.
alock said:
Did you send your CV to the company? If not, and you went via an agency, then absolutely take two copies. One for you to refer to, and one to hand them as an original.
In my experience, from both sides of the table, agencies have a habit of screwing up CVs to match their template and sections can be missing.
.In my experience, from both sides of the table, agencies have a habit of screwing up CVs to match their template and sections can be missing.
Exactly
romeogolf said:
I always take a copy with. It's a useful prompt of things you might want to mention or elaborate on, and even if you never look at it while you're there, I can't imagine an employer to think it poor form to bring it with.
I would bring multiple copies - Probably 3 - Just in case you meet with people who haven't received it directly from you. That would definitely show preparedness and go down well.
.I would bring multiple copies - Probably 3 - Just in case you meet with people who haven't received it directly from you. That would definitely show preparedness and go down well.
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Again, spot on.
I feel when candidates turn up with CV and spare copy, it shows preparedness.
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