What's In My Bag?

Hi all!

We've been getting a lot of questions recently on the group in regards to what you should bring with you to the interview. As far as we know the only thing you REALLY need is photo ID but because I'm a preparation maniac I've filled my bag with all manner of things that I could need throughout the course of the day. And because I'm an over-sharer I thought I might show them to you.

So here's a pic of all of my junk laid out as nicely as I could manage.

We need to go deeper!

1: The Handbag

Isn't it lovely? Picked this little baby up 30% off at Forever New. Purely because all of my other bags are really unprofessional, a little bit dirty and mostly broken.

2: Disney Folder

Much document. Such information. 

This cute little folder is just for all of my Disney documents. It's got my PSSF (original and copies), my passport (original and copies), a printout of my interview booking confirmation email, my cover letter, resume and references from my current employer.

I've also chucked a pen and notepad in there in case I need to take some notes. 

3: The Purse

This one is possibly the most important not just personally but for the interview as well. Before you begin your interview they will check your ID to make sure you are who you say you are. So don't forget that. Other things you might need are your public transport passes (we use a system called Miki but that's only for Victoria) and cash or credit/debit card so you can go out after your interview and eat your insecurities. That last one might just be me.

4: Make-up Touch Up Supplies

These are the kind of items you might need to make sure your face stays on all day. I've got my translucent powder and brush, setting spray, lip gloss/lipstick (still haven't decided which one I'm going with), double ended eyeliner and mascara. With any luck this will be enough to keep everything where it needs to be from 8am when I leave my house to 3.45pm when my interview is done. 

And it's all packed into my Little Mermaid make-up bag for a little extra Disney magic.

5: First-Aid (?) Case

Not quite sure what to call this weird assortment of items but we'll just roll with it. 

In this lovely little baggy I've got some pain-killers and band-aids in case of stress headache or heel blisters. Lots of paw paw ointment and lip balm to keep my lips from cracking. Hair ties and hair pins to keep the puff in check. And lastly, gum because I'll probably end up having lunch between the presentation and my interview and I'd much prefer my breath to smell like lemon & lime rather than whatever I had to snack on (probably sushi cause it's just so yum). 

Don't chew gum in the presentation or interview though. That's just silly. 

6: A Book

Not for any particular reason other than I have to read this damn thing for class. I'm hoping that if I read it on the train on the way in I can distract myself from my crazy life for at least a little while. 

7: Lucky Pen

Not sure if I've spoken about this pen on here before. I got it at the presentation I went to last May. Sadly I wasn't allowed to apply but I won this lovely Mickey pen during one of the trivia breaks. I carry it with me now for good luck even though it doesn't write anymore. Hopefully, it proves its worth on Tuesday. 

8: Deodorant

This one is more of a 'just in case' type deal. I'm going to be using one of those clinical protection deodorants that you put on the night before and they protect you for 24 hours. But I'm not 100% confident that it works so I'm taking some spray on to make sure I'm protected if it stops working.

9: Tissues

Whether the cold I just got rid of decides to come back to haunt me or if my make-up starts drifting it's good to have these on me. Also, when I come out of the interview and spontaneously burst into tears they'll definitely come in handy. Just me again?

10 & 11: Camera and Phone

I'd like to introduce you to my brand spanking new camera. Readers meet Canon IXUS 265HS. IXUS 265HS meet the readers. I'll be vlogging my whole interview day to give my audience the most detailed and accurate account of the day possible. So this little guy will be hanging out in my bag ready to capture my adventures. 

I'll also have my phone on me to update my friends in all caps throughout the day. 

12: Keys

Gotta get back into my house somehow. Also couldn't resist the opportunity to show off my Emmett keychain. He's just so damn cute.

13: Phone Charger

I'm going to be out for most of the day so I want to make sure my phone can last with me.

14: Mickey Sunglasses

The weather  down in Melbourne is starting to warm up and the last couple of days the sun has been bright and shiny despite the air still being a tad chilly. To make sure I don't hurt my beautiful eyeballs I'm bringing along some shades. The Mickey pattern is just an added bonus. It obviously makes them twice as effective. 

15: Minnie Mouse Watch

I'm not 100% sure if I'm going to have this in my bag or actually on my wrist. It's definitely something I wan't to have on me to keep track of the time without checking my phone but it doesn't really match what I'm wearing. So if it's not adorning my arm it'll definitely tucked into my bag. 

So this has just been a quick run down of everything that's coming with me on the day. Honestly the only things you actually NEED are your photo ID and you. Obviously, depending on your own personal circumstances all the little extra things will be different but I hope this at least gets you started on thinking about what you could need. Being like a boy scout never hurt anyone. 

- Lily