Advise please, would anyone think it unprofessional to take notes into an interview, notes about the company and what it does. Tahnk you.

Yes and as above uncommitted. I have always spent a long time prior to interviews reading up on the company, what it does and prepare to explain what I have done/where I want to go. You probably should also read up on legislation, as I have found that, even though you are suitably qualified, you may get asked some legislative questions. The main thing I would be looking for as a employer is personality, signs that you are able to retain information (away from books) and commitment. Good luck!

Having sat on many interview panels I tend to agree with the sentiment that bringing notes in might not go down to well. However, if you are thinking of weaving your knowledge about the organisation into the interview process there may be a happy compromise. At the end of most interviews they ask you if you have any questions. I have, on several occasions, seen the candidate slip out a small card with a number of questions on with the explanation being that "I didn't want to miss anything out". This then gives you the opportunity to display that you have done your homework by the questions you ask. I personally did not have any problems with this & other interviewers were heard to comment that it was nice to see someone prepared! On a separate note, I personally dislike candidates bringing in reams of paperwork as "evidence" when it hasn't been asked for. Again, good luck! Zyggy

I agree absolutely. However, as I read the question it was about taking notes into an interview to refer to when asked questions, not about making notes while in the interview. I'd have no problem with the latter, but remain of the view that the former would not look good.

Have to diagree wih Ron. I took the initial post to cover taking notes of the discussion held duing interview. As I say in my view interviews are a 2 way process - it is perfectly fair for the interviewee to also 'grill' the interviewer/panel. Guess I'm old enough and bold enough not to take rubbish from interviewers. If they don't give a good account of the company and aren't a little forthcoming about the company the h&s issues they have to resolve then give them a wide berth. How many times do we see on here, posts by people who have taken on a new h&s role - only to discover they have inherited a poisoned chalice, no management support etc. A bit of diplomatic, yet direct discussion can save much heartache later. So the 'company' are on the spot as much as the peson being interviewed - walkaway if not to your liking - plenty of other jobs. They need your experience as much as you might like to work for them.

I bet you left your socks on. Graham

I entirely agree that we all need to make the most of the interview and it should be a two-way process. I only caution that to be seen head-down scribbling notes during what is essentially a face-to-face process will be off-putting (and potentially rude) by many interviewers. I guess the up-front thing to do would be to ask if it would be OK to take some brief notes?

Use an iphone to take the notes. If the interviewer seems unhappy about your note taking, just tell them you are updating your Facebook status. Win - Win.

Martin, are you sure you're not really Reggie Perrin?