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Dining Etiquette

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Dining etiquette can be critical to career and job search success!

Don't let this be you in your next interview!

Wanted:
For poor
table manners!
Don't let this be you
in your interview!

Employers want to see you in social situations to observe how you conduct yourself, particularly if the job you want requires a certain standard of conduct with clients and superiors. You could be critically scrutinized on your table manners and conduct. On a practical level, interviews that last for several hours extend through mealtimes, and the employer is gracious to host you for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner. The meal is a time to visit and interact; this is always more important than the function of eating.

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Career Services' Annual Fall Dining Etiquette Dinner

When	Tuesday, October 20, 2009 5:30-8:30 pm
Location	The Inn at Virginia Tech, Latham Ballroom Business attire required.
Who	The event is for currently enrolled Virginia Tech students of any major or academic level. Please note additional dining etiquette event for graduate students which will be scheduled for early March.
Register (Vegetarian meal option)	Advance registration required, seating limited to 200 students. Registration open date: Monday, September 21, 2009. Registration extended through: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 (or when event filled to capacity, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST) Register in person at Career Services during office hours. There is an option to request a vegetarian meal, if you desire, when you register.
Cost	Cost to you, for this fine dining experience, is only $10. The full cost of this event is much higher than what your registration fee covers. Sponsors contribute 75% of the total cost of this event. Thanks to our sponsors listed on right sidebar, students who register pay only a small portion of the actual cost. Billing: Career Services is not responsible for billing; you will receive a statement from University Bursar Accounts Receivable Office.
Cancellation Refunds	Cancellation deadline: Wednesday, October 7, 2009, in order to receive a refund. No refunds after this date. If for any reason you realize you cannot attend, up to the day of the event, contact Career Services during office hours, by phone at 231-6241 or in person. Signing up and failing to attend any meal or business appointment is considered extremely discourteous.
Attire	Business attire required. On YouTube (4:19) "Global Image Group's Women's Guide to Professional Dress for an Interview" (Pssst: just remember that "professional" and "sexy" don't go together, and make sure you can walk comfortably in your shoes!) YouTube (4:19) "Global Image Group's Men's Guide to Professional Dress for an Interview" (Pssst: remember the dark socks to match the shoes!)
Contact for questions:	Ms. Kristin Eicholtz Career Advisor k.a.eicholtz@vt.edu 231-6241