2019-2020 Purdue University Career Success Handbook

Top 10 Etiquette Rules

Anthony Cawdron, Events Coordinator, Westwood, Purdue University

3 5

1

2

Take as little ‘baggage’ with you as possible. Carry a few essentials and an easy to hold portfolio or briefcase.

Be on time, a little early is fine. Arriving too early shows bad time management skills and puts your hosts/interviewer at a disadvantage.

Be courteous to EVERYONE. You never know who they might turn out to be.

4 6 8

When offered hospitality, accept a minimum. Avoid making heavy demands on support staff.

Be open, friendly, and polite. Use active listening and speaking techniques, have a few good conversation starters prepared, and smile!

7

Err on the side of caution when it comes to alcohol. If your host offers a glass of wind and you are comfortable, accept. Never feel pressured.

At a meal, choose wisely. Pick easy to eat familiar foods, nothing too pricey, something that will allow you to be poised, graceful and attentive to your hosts.

9

10 Be gracious in your thanks for a meal. Always be prepared to pay your way or offer to assist with the check. If you are the host, expect to pay!

Watch your host for cues. a. Silverware: Work from the outside in. b. Bread vs. Beverage: Bread is to the left of your plate, while

Follow up promptly with requests for further information. Send a handwritten thank-you note to your host.

beverage is to the right. Eat well and look good doing it!

50 Center for Career Opportunities