Beware of the Lunch Interview
If at all possible please avoid scheduling an interview during lunch time. Participating in an interview over lunch can be an accident just waiting to happen. This may be a second or third interview so you are close to getting you dream job so you do not want to do anything that might take points away from you.
During a regular interview you are focused on the person asking you questions and tuned in to the nuances of their eye contact, body language and facial expressions. During a meal you are focused on the meal and how good or poor the food tastes. In an interview setting you are expected to talk, during a meal it is impolite to speak with your mouth full of food. This is where the problem begins. Not to answer right away is impolite too. So what should you do? Avoid being caught in that situation. Schedule your interview for 10:00 AM so you miss the morning rush, or 3:00 PM so you limit the possibility of having a late lunch.
What do you do if you have no other choice and have to attend an interview over lunch? Eat small bits of food and order a small portion. Remember you are here on an interview not a lunch date. Your every move will be watched, your table manners in this type of situation is crucial. I read a fantastic post on table manners which is a must read for anyone who is anticipating being caught in this type of situation. It will help you focus on the does and don’ts at your lunch time interview.
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