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University and College Seminars
University and College Seminars
A university or college degree alone does not guarantee a job.
 
The graduating student has spent years achieving a degree and countless hours creating a resume and mastering interviewing skills.  An area often overlooked but equally important, is how we present ourselves to the world.  Within 1/10th of a second of entering a room people form 10 opinions about us based on the only criteria available, our appearance and our body language.  These first impressions are lasting impressions, and can greatly influence a potential employer.
 
Advancing with Style has specifically developed two programs for graduating students of universities and colleges.
What to wear to an Interview
Interview attire In this seminar students will learn what to wear to an interview and how to brand a powerful business image that reflects their personality and profession.
 
Some of the topics covered:
  • The 10 judgments made based on appearance and body language
  • Using non-verbal communication to your advantage 
  • An assessment of one's posture, stance, eye contact, handshake and nervous gestures
  • The components of traditional  Dress for Success business attire for men and women
  • What to wear to an interview
  • The difference between appropriate and inappropriate business clothing 
  • Learn what to never wear
  • Why there are dress codes and what they mean
  • The different degrees of business casual
  • Accessories that say business 
  • Grooming essentials


Dining For Success - How to make a great impression
Dining For SuccessIn a highly competitive workplace, proper business etiquette skills are extremely important.  "Interview meals" are becoming very popular among employers.  Employers want to see a potential employee in social situations to observe how they conduct themselves, particularly if the job requires entertaining clients.  In today's business world more and more business is being conducted during breakfast, lunch and formal dinners.   Don't let your dining etiquette stand in the way of getting the job!
 
Advancing with Style's complete training covers everything you need to know about dining etiquette.  This interactive dining tutorial is usually presented along with a 3 - 5 course meal.
 
Some of the topics covered:
  • Table manners and  dining etiquette  for all occasions, from a formal meal to a buffet
  • Restaurant etiquette
  • Navigating the table setting
  • The different styles of eating, American and Continental
  • Napkin etiquette
  • To drink or not to drink
  • Foods to never order
  • Eating difficult food
  • Graciously dealing with the bill and gratuities
  • Saying thank you
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Schedule an on-campus business etiquette program today.
 
 
 Online E-Learning
Business Dining Etiquette Online
Are your table manners business class?

Not everyone has the privilege of attending an instructor-led dining etiquette seminar. For that reason, Advancing With Style has produced a Business Dining Etiquette online course to help new graduates hone their dining skills and handle themselves with ease and confidence at any business dinner.

Don't let a lack of dining finesses prevent you from landing the job.
Take 45 minutes and prepare for your future success.