Im a graduating college student and was invited to a dinner with the recruiters of the company I applied to. I'm sure there will be more students there. This is my first one... what do I do?! how do I act?
2006-09-25 03:52:58 · 5 answers · asked by sqrly 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
you gotta be yourself, be straigh, try to dont look like the clown, dress smart, tell interests thing to keep the company ppl interest in you, dont be the focus-on-me or all-eyes-on-me .... luck!!!
2006-09-25 04:01:23 · answer #1 · answered by *live,laugh,love* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't Drink!! trust me, at these dinners, they are really watching how you act! Dress appropriately, if you don't know the type of "dinner" find out.(formal,casual)?Talk only about your ambitions in life - stay away from Politics,family,relationships, and especially GOSSIP!! Be a professional as you can. Your being judged on many aspects of your personality, for one - to see if you will fit into the companies profile. If asked questions - (not personal) - answer - if they are personal - tell the recruiter - that "you don't mix your work with your family life"... Work is Work!Good Luck, have a nice time, and remember DON'T DRINK.
2006-09-25 04:04:05 · answer #2 · answered by peaches 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to be relaxed and calm. Follow the usual table etiquette rules, like if there's a lot of forks, start on the outside and work your way in. Put your napkin on your lap, and use it if you need it. Don't talk with food in your mouth.
Most table etiquette is based on common sense. Don't get yourself all freaked out about it. You'll be fine. Oh, and if it's super formal and you see a little bowl with what looks like lemon water in it? It's a finger bowl for dipping your fingers in and then drying on your napkin...don't drink it!!!
If you're still really nervous about this upcoming dinner, check out your local library for a book about table manners.
2006-09-25 04:05:36 · answer #3 · answered by grannyhuh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First rule of thumb, don't get drunk. In fact, refrain from drinking period. Don't be a wallflower either. Be polite, witty and charming, but don't try to hog everyone's attention. Be well informed before opening your mouth about something you don't know anything about. Walk the room, introduce yourself to people, mill about meeting others. You'll want to meet everyone there regardless if their students too because they just might get hired. Try remember their names as well.
2006-09-25 04:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by Sandi A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress the part. Impressions are everything. Show them you are in control but not a control freak. Be courteous, helpful at times. Dont belittle anyone, that is bad taste. And, as others have said, dont drink (more than one glass) and relax, be yourself.
2006-09-25 06:37:30 · answer #5 · answered by Hurray for the ANGELS! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋