Can you bring notes to your interview?
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Does anyone draw a complete blank at interviews? From the time they say "So tell me about yourself" I go into fight or flight mode. It as if they're asking me about someone else's life. They say don't try to memorize your answers, but I have no other choice. I sturdy all these stories and intro's about myself and still can't remember. I don't know what to do. I have had at least 4 interviews and at each one I rambled and didn't get the job.
If you are having an in-person interview, you should arrive early. This is common sense. Then, would it be the same if you're having a Zoom interview? I always debate internally about whether I should join earlier or not. The first ensures that everything is working (but I'd hope not to catch the interviewers too early). What's the best approach?
100%. It shows that you prepared. It’s also not a bad idea to bring a couple copies of your resume in case anybody at the table doesn’t have one.
I always bring my notes with me. I have many questions and want to make sure I get them all answered. It helps to have some fast company facts to help facilitate the conversation and learn more about the health of the company you’ll be joining. It’s all sunshine and rainbows online, you want to make sure you’re not joining a losing organization by asking good probing questions.