12-17-2013, 09:46 AM
In regards to the suit, you can bet that every other candidate is going to show up in a suit. I'd definitely wear the suit. I'd be afraid that not wearing the suit would be an indication that I wasn't taking the interview as serious as I should. However, I might mention, with a smile, that I feel more comfortable in just a shirt and tie, so that they know you're just wearing the suit as a sign of respect for the position.
In regards to the accomplishment sheet, I don't think it would hurt, but I imagine that you are going to be working these accomplishments into your interview answers anyway. Even if they don't ask the "right" questions, I'm sure you'll be working your accomplishments into the answers. If that is the case, would the extra sheet be too much?
At the end of the interview, most interviewers will ask if you have any questions for them. One of my favorite questions is to ask, "What is your expectation of the perfect candidate 3 months after they have been hired?" With you, they know exactly what they will be getting. Hiring someone new is always a big risk, but you have already proven that you can do the job and do it well (I presume). Just remind them of that fact.
In regards to the accomplishment sheet, I don't think it would hurt, but I imagine that you are going to be working these accomplishments into your interview answers anyway. Even if they don't ask the "right" questions, I'm sure you'll be working your accomplishments into the answers. If that is the case, would the extra sheet be too much?
At the end of the interview, most interviewers will ask if you have any questions for them. One of my favorite questions is to ask, "What is your expectation of the perfect candidate 3 months after they have been hired?" With you, they know exactly what they will be getting. Hiring someone new is always a big risk, but you have already proven that you can do the job and do it well (I presume). Just remind them of that fact.
BA Liberal Studies from Thomas Edison State University