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Meal Interview Do's and Don'ts

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- Job Search Tip of the Week, by Brian Krueger, author of "College Grad Job Hunter," the #1 book for entry level job search:

"Meal Interview Do's and Don'ts"

You may find yourself on a breakfast, lunch, or dinner interview (or an "eating meeting") during your company-site visit. This is usually a good sign that you are under strong consideration. Following are some of the basic do's and don'ts:

Do:

    - Wait for your host to gesture the seating arrangement
    - Place your napkin in your lap as soon as you are seated
    - Remember everything your Mom taught you about table manners--then put them to good use
    - Order light; you are there to interview--eating is only the sideline
    - Know what you are ordering; avoid exotic items
    - Chew and swallow before you speak; no airborne food particles, please
    - Be polite to waiters and waitresses, but not chatty
    - Keep your elbows off the table (your mother was right!)
    - Thank your host for the meal

Don't:

    - Bring your briefcase; your portfolio is plenty
    - Open your menu until your host has
    - Become lax in your presentation style; it is still an interview
    - Drink alcohol, even if your host offers
    - Be indecisive in ordering--make a decision and stick with it
    - Begin eating until everyone is served.
    - Attempt to pay the bill or split the cost; it will be covered by your host
    - Smoke, even if your host does
    - Criticize the meal or the restaurant
    - Order a doggy bag

Next newsletter: "Ten Things To Never Order at a Meal Interview"

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