Is it appropriate to bring a letter of recommendation to an interview?

[Triforceofcourage]

I have an interview later today and was wondering if I should bring a letter of recommendation from my former employer. It is a very well written letter and I was wondering if I should bring it? Is it proper protocol to bring letters of rec to interviews?

Tri

 

[AdamSnow]

I did...

I dont see why it would be bad... you are there to sell yourself after all...

 

[chuckywang]

Yes, be as shameless as possible.

 

[JImmyK]

Originally posted by: Triforceofcourage
I have an interview later today and was wondering if I should bring a letter of recommendation from my former employer. It is a very well written letter and I was wondering if I should bring it? Is it proper protocol to bring letters of rec to interviews?

Tri

Yes and no it depends on the level of job you are interviewing for. Have you been in contact with HR yet?

Personally when I was starting out I would always bring a letter of recommendation to use almost as an ice breaker. HR is always a touchy part with most managers, I would always start out by saying something like "Hey ____(Insert name) I submitted this to HR but I know things can get lost in the shuffle or might not reach you so I wanted you to also have a copy of this recommendation that so and so wrote. He/She was my prior boss who I had an amazing relationship with and I am really looking forward to having that again". Just be a schmooze it helps....

 

[Triforceofcourage]

Its pretty much an entry level position but the pay is going to be pretty good at 35k-40k. Sounds like it couldn't hurt to bring the letter of rec

 

[Queasy]

I'd bring it and pull it out only if you they ask for something like it.

You know...just like if you were on a date with a hot chic.

"Excuse me while I whip this out."

 

[Don Vito Corleone]

In any interview, you should always bring a portfolio with a legal pad to take notes, multiple clean copies of your resume, your references, any letters of recommendation, and any professional certifications and awards you might have. At the conclusion of the interview, offer them to the interviewer.

 

[tami]

you should bring it, but give it to them only if they ask for references. and don't give them the original copy either just in case you'll need it for another job

 

[Yossarian]

miss no opportunity to whore yourself out when trying to get a job!