resume/bio at interviews

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<p>The resume thing is fine if handled the right way. I guess this is still pretty controversial, with differing opinions. If you need something to hold, it’s pretty useful to come in with something modest, like a few notes written on a page to help you remember what you want to emphasize and to help steady the nerves. It also shows you put a little careful thought into the interview and what you want to communicate. </p>

<p>I think the glossy brochures sound over the top and off-putting.</p>

<p>When my son interviewed the summer before last, we were amazed at the number of people just driving by who said they stopped in, dressed very casually in shorts and flip flops. They were offered interviews. Their hair needed cutting, they looked sloppy and they certainly looked like they weren’t expecting an interview, nevermind collected their thoughts.</p>

<p>The girl or boy who looks neat and well groomed carrying a one pager I think is still well regarded.</p>

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<p>I think sometimes we over analyze things. A resume or not, it is a very small deal, hardly leaving any positive or negative impression on an AO. AO’s know that most families are new to the BS scene and they just don’t want to miss anything that could be helpful. As long as you don’t put anything outrageous on that resume, the worst scenario is that it is put aside and doesn’t help… back to OP, I guess if so many people think resume is a bad idea, you should go without one, which for sure is not going to hurt.</p>

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<p>back to OP…not sure its up to a vote, D’Andrew.</p>

<p>In the end, you take all the advice in, as just that…and then do what feels right to you.</p>

<p>There’s no one right way to handle it.</p>