Lemon Bars Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Should I carry a briefcase or keep my notes in a folio and carry that around on interview day? What sort of folio or case should I carry? Feel free to post a picture of what you think is appropriate if you've been to any PA interviews. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discogenic Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Go folio. Briefcase is overkill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 It really doesn't matter! A big briefcase with nothing in it looks pretentious. If you have to carry anything, take something size-appropriate. Dress like you are going on a job interview (which you are) and act like you would if your significant other took you to meet his or her parents. Friendly but a little reserved. And relax already... Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z PA-C Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 All of the programs I interviewed at did not require me to bring my resume or application. Because of this, I did not carry anything with me other than a professional looking purse for personal items (keys, wallet, etc). At my interviews, the schools also provided us with a folder containing info handouts so I just wrote all of my notes on those. I can only speak from my own experience but I don't think this is anything to lose sleep over. Agreed though if you have to have something... folio over briefcase. The students at the interview who did have folios were carrying something like this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Bars Posted January 24, 2014 Author Share Posted January 24, 2014 Okay thanks folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktcan10 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I also carried my professional purse and nothing else. I even saw people there with luggage (pre-arranged), so I don't think that's the main focus. :-) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDrunner11 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 For my interview I just had a black purse, not too oversized, a notebook and a pen. I saw people with really nice folios, briefcases and even professional headshots and LORs in envelopes. One of the interviewees even offered a picture to the interview coordinator (kind of weird). To be honest if the school doesn't require anything don't stress about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHU-CH Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Probably 90% of our applicants show up with a portfolio. Nothing too fancy. It is nice to have something to take some notes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BARONEUS Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 Yeah we were given a "folio" when we got there (although where I'm from it's called a folder), so then you're carrying two fol(io)ders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorge Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I say a briefcase full of cash. When the interview is over slide it across the table with a well timed wink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketpropelled Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 As the apostle Emmett Fitz-Hume once said, "There's a thousand dollars in there... or maybe there isn't. Know what I mean?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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