Etiquette dinner to serve students successful interviewing tips
March 26, 2009
KOKOMO, Ind. –Learn the art of the “grip and grin,” as well as other useful tips for any professional situation, at the upcoming etiquette dinner and reception during the New Professionals Conference. The event will take place on Thursday, April 16, at 5:30 p.m. in Kelly Student Center, room 130.
A two-person team of professional etiquette facilitators will lead the conference, which will include a reception and a four-course meal. Attendees will learn proper dining manners, including how to use a formal table setting. In addition, there will be two conference-style sessions where discussion will focus on successful interviewing and budgeting and salary negotiations.
“We want to give students an edge in interviewing skills,” said Cathy Valcke, director of alumni relations at IU Kokomo.
The event is designed to teach students skills that will allow them to interact in social/business situations by providing them real-world experiences that will be invaluable in their future professional lives.
Cost for the reception is $5 per student. To register, please contact the Office of Career Services either by e-mail at carserv@iuk.edu, or by phone at (765) 455-9301.
Hosted by the Office of Career Services and the IU Kokomo Student Alumni Association, the conference is sponsored by HE McGonigal, Button Chrysler Dodge, and Herff-Jones.
Indiana University Kokomo serves a seven county, primary service area in north central Indiana, bringing quality education to area residents. The campus offers more than 40 academic programs including four graduate degrees.
