Mingle, Dine and Dress

This past Thursday I attended the “Mingle, Dine, and Dress for Career Success” which career services hosted. I honestly had no idea what I was stepping into when I began. At the beginning there was a “mock-tail” hour followed by a lovely etiquette dinner. I honestly had no idea what I was doing, but I don’t think anyone did. No, I know that basically no one had any clue what they were doing. I was under the impression in the beginning that there would be only other students there and we would learn how to mingle with one another which would then prepare us to mingle with other professionals. This was not the case. I was surprised to find out that there were actual employers present looking for potential employees. Yep, I had put myself in front of all these professionals completely unprepared. I actually didn’t even realize that they were looking for future employees until one of the employers handed me an information seminar invitation to come and intern for Buckle. (I may have been a little behind the ball that night) Anyways, after about an hour of mingling we got escorted into the dining area where we would now all become well versed on the ins and outs of formal dining (well kind-of). I learned more than I expected, for example I have been using my knife and fork wrong for the last twenty years, who knew?!? All things considered I did in fact get a free meal out of it (and a good one at that because one tip of college not all free food is created equal!), I learned it is not polite to ask for a business card, I feel confident dining in front of most anybody, and I may have gotten a potential internship out of the deal. This was a good day!

UT Tyler Etiquette Dinner... You Don't Want to Miss Out!

Have you ever taken an etiquette class? Or taught the proper way to eat a meal? Or maybe you were taught in the past, but need a refresher course? If you answered no to the first and second question, then this is your chance to learn. However, if you have but you know it has been a while since you have learned itthen this will be a great time to refresh your memory. Career Services will be hosting an Etiquette Dinner in the UT Tyler Ornelas Activities Center. Everyone is to dress in business attire because students will have the opportunity to learn and practice networking skills in a professional environment. Prior to the dinner there will be a "mocktail" networking party from 6 to 7pm. The event is going to be from 6 to 9pm and each student that is interested is asked to RSVP through Patriot Jobs by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb 28.

This will be a great opportunity to network and learn at the same time, so don't pass this opportunity up.It can help you in your future endeavors. So log on to Patriot Jobs ASAP and claim your seat!