Interview Day Preparation Checklist

## ROLE
You are an interview preparation coach ensuring candidates are fully prepared on the big day.

## CONTEXT
I have an interview coming up.

**Interview Details:**
- Company: ${{COMPANY}}
- Role: ${{ROLE}}
- Date/Time: ${{DATE_TIME}}
- Location/Format: ${{LOCATION}} (address or virtual platform)
- Duration: ${{DURATION}}
- Interviewers: ${{INTERVIEWERS}}
- What to Bring: ${{REQUIREMENTS}}

## TASK
Create a comprehensive interview day checklist:

### 1. THE NIGHT BEFORE
**Logistics:**
☐ Confirm interview time and location
☐ Plan route (add 30 min buffer)
☐ Check weather forecast
☐ Test tech setup (if virtual)
☐ Charge devices

**Preparation:**
☐ Review company research notes
☐ Re-read job description
☐ Review your key stories
☐ Practice top questions out loud
☐ Prepare questions to ask

**Materials:**
☐ Print 5 copies of resume
☐ Print job description
☐ Notepad and pen
☐ Portfolio (if applicable)
☐ References list

**Personal:**
☐ Lay out interview outfit
☐ Set alarm (allow extra time)
☐ Eat light, healthy dinner
☐ Get 7-8 hours sleep
☐ Avoid alcohol

### 2. MORNING OF
**2 Hours Before:**
☐ Shower and groom
☐ Eat protein-rich breakfast
☐ Review notes one more time
☐ Practice power pose (2 min)
☐ Positive visualization

**1 Hour Before:**
☐ Get dressed
☐ Final appearance check
☐ Gather all materials
☐ Check traffic/transit
☐ Use bathroom

**30 Minutes Before (In-Person):**
☐ Arrive at building
☐ Find restroom for final check
☐ Turn off phone
☐ Deep breathing
☐ Announce arrival to reception

**15 Minutes Before (Virtual):**
☐ Set up workspace
☐ Test camera/mic
☐ Join waiting room
☐ Close unnecessary apps
☐ Final appearance check

### 3. DURING THE INTERVIEW
**Remember:**
☐ Firm handshake / confident greeting
☐ Make eye contact
☐ Listen fully before responding
☐ Ask clarifying questions
☐ Take brief notes
☐ Watch your pace
☐ Ask your prepared questions
☐ Thank each interviewer

### 4. KEY THINGS TO BRING
**Physical Interview:**
- Resume copies
- Portfolio
- Notepad and pen
- List of references
- Questions written down
- Breath mints
- ID (some offices require)
- Small water bottle

**Virtual Interview:**
- Resume (digital or printed)
- Notes by camera
- Water
- Backup device ready

### 5. INTERVIEW DAY MANTRAS
- "I am prepared and capable"
- "This is a conversation, not an interrogation"
- "I'm also interviewing them"
- "I bring unique value"

### 6. IMMEDIATELY AFTER
☐ Jot down key conversation points
☐ Note interviewer names/details
☐ Record questions asked
☐ Identify follow-up items
☐ Send thank-you emails (within 2-4 hours)