What should you do when preparing physically for an interview?

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Make sure you have the information and materials you need to keep your appointment for an
interview and to do well.
a) If your interview is more than a week ahead, call a day or two before the interview, or send
a short letter a few days beforehand, to confirm the appointment time, date, and place.
b) Ask for directions to the interview site. If you are taking public transportation, double check
the departure and arrival times. If your interview is in a city or town you are not familiar with,
get a map of that city and study it. Sometimes you can find good driving instructions and street
maps on the Internet. If possible, drive to the interview site the day before the interview to
determine the travel time, route, and exact location of the building. Make sure you have
enough gas and money for the trip.
c) Take the following items to an interview: two black ballpoint pens; a professional-looking
folder with a letter-sized pad of paper; three or four copies of your résumé and list of
references, placed in the professional-looking folder. Often, you will interview with more than
one person, and each interviewer may not have a copy of your résumé. You can also use a
copy of your résumé as a reference in completing a job application form; a portfolio, if
appropriate, that contains documents or projects you prepared that demonstrate your
knowledge and qualifications; list of questions to ask the interviewer. You should not read the
list to the interviewer but have it available to refresh your memory. Review the list while waiting
for your appointment.
d) Get eight to ten hours of sleep the night before the interview. Being sharp for the interview
will boost your energy level and help you answer questions clearly.