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A job interview is one of the most important aspects of any person’s life. It should be taken seriously, as it has the power to change your life. A successful interview for a particular job can help to make your dreams come true. If it is not taken seriously, you may miss out on a good job and once again have to go in search of employment. Research has shown that today’s youth is not sure about what to take to a job interview. The following are some guidelines about what to take to a job interview:

A good novel or even a magazine is an excellent choice to keep you occupied. Even a joke book to help you lighten the mood a little with some humour is acceptable. Any reading material can be a tension reliever and can reduce the amount of anxiety you may have about the interview. If you become stressed you may make yourself unwell.

Tension can lead to symptoms such as a headache or stomach upset, so ensure that you have some “emergency” medication with you to keep a check on any problems instance, aspirin or other analgesics for headaches and antacids for the stomach. Bring some chocolate or some any other high sugar snack that is small enough to finish in a few bites and is easily digested. Eat these snacks if you have not had a proper meal as a stop gap. Do not chew gum or have coffee or soft drinks and avoid cigarettes. If you have a mobile phone, switch it off and there is really no need to bring other electronic gadgets such as i pods to the interview.

Have your own personal supply of tissues. If you need to stay in a hotel overnight to attend a job interview some distance from home, you should bring the necessary clothes in which you feel comfortable. Women should carry at least one extra pair of pantyhose as a safeguard against the dreaded ladder. Make sure that the shoes you bring are extremely comfortable to wear, clean and well polished. Black is preferable.

In case the company needs them, bring some extra copies of your resume. Do not forget to bring the necessary documents that you have to show during an interview. You should include in this documents such as your certificates of qualifications, achievements and/or degrees and a birth certificate or other proof of age. If you have worked for another company, include a declaration letter to this effect.

Do not neglect to bring the list of references of those people with whom you worked previously. You must also bring a briefcase to your job interview as this will bestow upon you a professional and elegant look. It is also practical as you can keep your documents safe and neatly presented within it. You should also bring some pens and a notebook to a job interview and if you have a portfolio, include that. You can also bring work samples if you feel that they will be relevant. Bring some breath freshener or mints with you to ensure that your breath is sweet as this will help to boost your confidence to speak without hesitation.