Many professionals go back and forth about whether taking notes during an interview is a good idea. On one hand, jotting down information reinforces the fact that you’re interested, engaged and invested in what the interviewer has to say. However, some candidates worry that taking notes might create the impression that they’re distracted and distant. My six years of experience working with job candidates has taught me that it’s fine to take notes – as long as you use the right techniques and avoid common pitfalls. To ace your next interview – and capture the information you need – consider the following strategies.