Reply to: Briefcase?

[mudskipper]

I've got an attaché case, mainly because I used to have a girlfriend who worked in a luggage shop and I got a big discount.

The first time I took it to an interview with a prospective client I did the whole thing of opening it briskly while saying "Do you mind if I take some notes?" and pulling out a notepad and pen.

It turned out that none of us said anything worth noting down, and at the end of the interview I put the still-blank notepad (and pen) back in the case before shaking hands and leaving

You should have doodled. Maybe a few willies would have impressed the panel.

[NickFitz]

I've got an attaché case, mainly because I used to have a girlfriend who worked in a luggage shop and I got a big discount.

The first time I took it to an interview with a prospective client I did the whole thing of opening it briskly while saying "Do you mind if I take some notes?" and pulling out a notepad and pen.

It turned out that none of us said anything worth noting down, and at the end of the interview I put the still-blank notepad (and pen) back in the case before shaking hands and leaving

[KentPhilip]

Is it me, but everbody's writing appears to be a little bit mangled on this thread and another?

Edit: Yes and mine too. What the **** is going on moderator?

[norrahe]

I have one handbag and that's it. ( shock horror, yes, with feck all in it)

If I happen to be doing summat else or the journey requires a bigger bag, I jettison the bag and have a small samsonite rucksack for the job.

If I can get away with not having a handbag then even better.

[formant]

Briefcase?

Just wait until the first milk puke over the shoulder of your best business suit.

There won't be much you can do to avoid the 'Mummy' look after that...

Hehe, true. Current contact is WFH though, so might be able to defer that experience for a bit.

[suityou01]

Louis Vuitton man bag for me.

MF.

[ctdctd]

I kart in the small rucksack that holds one or more of the netbook / tablet / sandwiches depending on requirements. The same rucksack I kart to the gig when I get it.

It's got a designer name on it, Enrico Benetti, and at £6.99 off eBay 10 years ago must impress the panel.

[Cliphead]

I've never taken a briefcase to an interview ever just not required.

[cojak]

I have a £200 leather nappy bag that looks like a fancy laptop bag. Which is silly, cause I don't even do fancy bags at work. But I'm trying hard to avoid the mummy look.

Just wait until the first milk puke over the shoulder of your best business suit.

There won't be much you can do to avoid the 'Mummy' look after that...

[formant]

Briefcase?

I thought your bag of choice will be a nappy bag at the moment!

I have a £200 leather nappy bag that looks like a fancy laptop bag. Which is silly, cause I don't even do fancy bags at work. But I'm trying hard to avoid the mummy look.

[Sysman]

Rucksack.

When in Rome...

[Lockhouse]

You poll is missing the lady contractor option.

For me it's: Ridiculously overpriced smart leather handbag (at interview only, it's the sporty backpack thereafter...).

I did think about it but didn't want to appear condescending

[bobspud]

A mulberry a4 zipped folio is normally enough to take to meetings.

But I have a ultra slim laptop bag for my day to day laptop.

[SimonMac]

You poll is missing the lady contractor option.

For me it's: Ridiculously overpriced smart leather handbag (at interview only, it's the sporty backpack thereafter...).

I thought your bag of choice will be a nappy bag at the moment!

[SimonMac]

I have a designer man bag