The importance of etiquette in interviews, dining, and networking in sports.
The importance of etiquette in interviews, dining, and networking in sports.
Suppose you grew up, like most of us in middle-class America in Chicago, with a history of blue-collar working families. In that case, we don’t think much about what dining utensil must be used for dinner other than the silverware we have, or how to prepare for an interview when transitioning to a white collar position in our company or in a new company.
This column applies to anyone who is considering adding unknown sources for learning purposes to their learning growth in whatever field of business they are interested in. These tips can help those who have recently graduated from college or are about to be promoted into management positions.
From the men who write in this column, we are advocates in letting our readers know we had to learn the hard way, so we are writing this for you. So you can have an idea of what to expect if you start working in corporate America or if you consider building a startup or business from the ground up. A college and University education can only prepare you so much in the real world.
Learning how to dress well and knowing when to wear a suit or corporate casual is crucial for the role you are applying for when preparing for an interview. We still believe this philosophy applies today. Your weapons as a functioning member in American society are a good Tailor, an Accountant, a lawyer, and a general Doctor.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, it was known that between your mid twenties and early thirties is the unmentioned required timeframe to apply for careers in your field of study after completing your internships and apprenticeships; in the mid-2020s, the unspoken rules might be a little different, and that’s ok, do it your way.
If you still haven’t found the opportunity you are seeking, we advise that you practice your clothing and interview etiquette. When you are hired in a Fortune 500 company, expect to go to important events or conferences. Knowing how to dine properly is crucial, even if you are not in the public relations department; you are still representing not only yourself but the corporation as well. Your attire and what is said professionally in your role are your weapons; think of everything you say as being recorded when you are working. Remember this.
Networking is key, and we know there are apps to distribute online versions of your business card or portfolio, but HDCUSA still thinks a real printed card with your LinkedIn information or private contact information has more class and is less invasive and intrusive with the data collected by big brother technology in your smart devices.
In Director and hire management roles, you might be required to attend golf outings with the Executive staff. You may not like golf or have any experience playing golf outside of miniature golf, and that’s ok. Just be aware and take it upon yourself to learn or ask someone who knows to teach you how to play because you are being considered for a promotion or you are applying for a position where you have an idea that it will be expected for you to know how to play when networking with bussiness owners and corporate leaders from Fortune 500 companies and companies that are presented in the Better Business Bureau.
Other sports never go out of style. Keep up with the latest news in every outlet available or that you are subscribed to, and sports news of our Chicago teams in Baseball, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Hockey, etc.
What if you are only a Football fan? Ask someone you trust who is a Baseball fanatic about all the technicalities of the sport, the big players, and the diamonds in the rough for the future of that industry. Recall Michael Jordan was not the best Basketball player when he started, and Ray Kroc didn’t start McDonald’s until he was in his 50s.
Reference links below
https://www.50pros.com/fortune500
https://www.youtube.com/@gentlemansgazette
https://www.tailorcooperative.com/tailoring-and-alterations
https://www.themuse.com/advice/the-10-rules-of-interview-etiquette
