Is taking notes into an interview allowed?

[Waterhorse46]

For example a flash card with buzz words?

i dont think so

Yes, common at my workplace! Bullet points, flashcards, yes!

Yes of course it's ok. I would think it weird for someone to be empty handed. I also make brief notes to pick up on stuff they say for questions later. It's a two way street.

Yes
ive done it and I also take notes

Take in whatever you feel you need.

It’s not an exam and you are interviewing them as much as they are you.

Of course it is. Shows you are prepared. I always have a reminder of questions I would like to ask.

I work in a public sector role and it's not allowed for us. It might be worth checking in advance.

Yes. It also tells them you are prepared.

I'd check in advance. Some places welcome it (shows you're prepared). Some places don't (want you to demonstrate you can think on your feet).

It's a bit daft because with online interviews people can have what they like on screen.

I welcome it in candidates but I guess it's workplace specific. Totally fine in any charity or higher education setting I've worked in.

It doesn't actually demonstrate being able to think on your feet though, just that you can quickly recall past events. I have poor short term memory, so go blank at "tell me about a time when you....", but am very good at thinking on my feet to resolve a problem in front of me.

I would be fine about anyone bringing notes. I usually take my CV to refer to if needed. Agree it does depend on the culture of the sector you are applying for. With a zoom meeting, you can just surround the screen with post it notes anyway.

Years ago I took a list of things I wanted to ask at an interview and at the end when I was asked if I had any questions, I said I had made a list and then checked it. One point hadn't been mentioned during the interview so I asked the question. The man interviewing me said it was good that had thought of things in advance as so many people had nothing to say when asked. So from my experience it was very positive- but not in the form of flash cards - just a list

Yes. I print out the job advert, job description and person spec, write all over it, including the ways I meet what they want and write questions I have on the back.

They always find it impressive for some reason but its genuinely how my mind works.

I feel it would damage the flow of the interview. An interviewee should know their own career to date enough to talk about it.

Of course it’s fine. I’ve always brought notes to interviews and have interviewed candidates myself who’ve brought notes.

It’s never been an issue and incidentally has always resulted in me/them getting the job!

I always have done. The interviewer will have notes.

Buzz words? You mean jargon? Why would you want to take those into an interview?

If it's normal notes or a copy of your CV/application then that should be fine - although check first as some employers don't allow this (which is daft in my opinion).