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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 20:22
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Is it inappropriate to bring a small gift? I am a re-applicant interviewing with the same adcom officer as last year and she mentioned that she could use some of the products that my company sells. I can get sample products for a negligible price.

Do you think that a small gift could be misconstrued as being inappropriate?


If you work at Victoria's Secret, umm probably a bad idea. It could be appropriate, but depending on the gift. I would maybe go the route of a gift that adds humor to the situation as opposed to a gift that is more serious in nature.
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 20:24
It's an artwork print reproduction. Although lingerie could make for a very unique story and it would probably make me a memorable candidate.
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   06 Dec 2010, 20:33
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It's an artwork print reproduction. Although lingerie could make for a very unique story and it would probably make me a memorable candidate.


Umm...I wouldn't. I would probably mention it to show a little humor and that you remembered. For example, if it's a Monet reproduction. I almost brought the Monet reproduction that you asked for last time, but I'm working on sending you the original. That's just me. Of course, it depends on the person. A more serious person would probably find that dumb.
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   07 Dec 2010, 07:46
In addition to a portfolio/padfolio containing extra copies of my resume, business cards, etc., I also bring a bottle of water as well. Talking about yourself for upwards of an hour straight invariably dries out your mouth and it's nice to have water with you.
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   18 Apr 2014, 10:02
Good points. Thank you
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   03 Aug 2016, 05:49
I had a great experience with an interview prep / mock interview service. I decided to invest in that instead of the GMAT prep courses and materials, knowing that interviewing was my weaker area. Ended up with offers from my top two targets and $$$ from one. The connections I made with other MBAs through the service helped enormously during FY recruiting. For reference, I'm a female MBA who was recruiting for startups / VC in New York and San Francisco.

Not sure if my coach is still offering mock interviews, but happy to discuss the process with gmatclub members. Just message me.
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   06 Aug 2016, 17:27
mhla82 wrote:
Is it inappropriate to bring a small gift? I am a re-applicant interviewing with the same adcom officer as last year and she mentioned that she could use some of the products that my company sells. I can get sample products for a negligible price.

Do you think that a small gift could be misconstrued as being inappropriate?

What do you think?
Under normal B2B circumstance gifts are fine but B-school admission it isn't.
If you are working with a company that sells stuff online give him/her a discount code.Do not bring anything physical at the interview stage,but if it is a first interaction (pre-application visit)then you can bring in some samples.
Hope this helps.
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Re: Question on what to carry to the interview [#permalink] New post   07 Nov 2017, 23:53
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I recommend not bringing any gifts... it may look like bribe. Just bring a copy of your resume (or the entire application if you were instructed to do so), a bottle of water and your phone (which should be turned off during the interview). Keep it professional.
For more interview tips please visit: https://aringo.com/mba-admission-interviews/
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