There are certain things that you are going to want to do in order to come prepared to your job interview. Arriving at your job interview with the right information, the right paperwork and the right knowledge and understanding is going to have a profoundly positive impact on your ability to “ace” your interview and get the job that you are looking for. Here are some of the things that you are going to want to have ready in time for your interview:

1. Your social security card.

2. A government-issued identification card, such as a state identification card or a driver’s license.

3. A copy of your resume and cover letter or a copy of your job application. While not all employers are going to require that you have a resume, you should still be able to furnish the interviewer with information regarding your previous employment, your training and your education.

4. References from family members, past employers, colleagues and other similar individuals. Employers are typically going to ask that you provide at least three references. Make sure that you obtain permission before you list anyone as a reference for a job interview, and make sure that they are going to give you a positive reference before using them as well. While you can use relatives as your references, it is generally recommended that you avoid doing so.

5. School transcripts. Your prospective employer may require that you furnish them with an official copy of your transcript from high school or college in order to verify your grades, your coursework, your dates of attendance and the highest grade that you completed or the degree that you were awarded.

Furnishing your prospective employer with all of this information during your interview is ideal, especially if you are hired, because all of this information will be needed for your hiring paperwork.