http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/ Ideas for Job Search, Career and Life Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:15:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-15307 joe noia Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:17:21 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-15307 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/mmoJcPKJ #careers , #Lunch #interview , #employment #yoursecretary</span></span> The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/mmoJcPKJ #careers , #Lunch #interview , #employment #yoursecretary

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-15274 Gene Leshinsky Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:20:53 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-15274 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment</span></span> The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-15287 Vulcan Rocks Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:45:09 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-15287 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment</span></span> The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-15279 Bear Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:41:43 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-15279 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment</span></span> The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-15288 Murray Lunn Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:40:38 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-15288 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment</span></span> The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-15271 YahooJobs Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:40:04 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-15271 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment</span></span> The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/oCtGVMNi #careers, #Lunch #interview, #employment

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-12765 Phil Lauterjung Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:29:08 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-12765 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">RT @TimsStrategy: Archive: The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/eNFHwm2</span></span> RT @TimsStrategy: Archive: The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/eNFHwm2

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-12766 Tim Tyrell-Smith Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:58:51 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-12766 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Archive: The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/eNFHwm2</span></span> Archive: The Top 10 Things NOT To Eat During A Lunch Interview http://t.co/eNFHwm2

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-1493 Tim Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:42:27 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-1493 Whole I would never pull this on someone, it is an interesting peek into possible connections between personal and workstyle habits. Hmmm. Whole I would never pull this on someone, it is an interesting peek into possible connections between personal and workstyle habits. Hmmm.

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-5422 Tim Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:42:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-5422 Whole I would never pull this on someone, it is an interesting peek into possible connections between personal and workstyle habits. Hmmm. Whole I would never pull this on someone, it is an interesting peek into possible connections between personal and workstyle habits. Hmmm.

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-1491 Mike Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:23:34 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-1491 As an aside, I was cautioned at my former place of employment that you should NEVER season your food before tasting it. It was said that this was a simple test used to determine if you take actions out of habit or verify the current situation before acting. Something as simple as salting your food before tasting to see if it actually needs salted may tell them you act out of habit. As an aside, I was cautioned at my former place of employment that you should NEVER season your food before tasting it. It was said that this was a simple test used to determine if you take actions out of habit or verify the current situation before acting. Something as simple as salting your food before tasting to see if it actually needs salted may tell them you act out of habit.

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-5421 Mike Sun, 14 Feb 2010 00:23:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-5421 As an aside, I was cautioned at my former place of employment that you should NEVER season your food before tasting it. It was said that this was a simple test used to determine if you take actions out of habit or verify the current situation before acting. Something as simple as salting your food before tasting to see if it actually needs salted may tell them you act out of habit. As an aside, I was cautioned at my former place of employment that you should NEVER season your food before tasting it. It was said that this was a simple test used to determine if you take actions out of habit or verify the current situation before acting. Something as simple as salting your food before tasting to see if it actually needs salted may tell them you act out of habit.

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-68 Tim Tyrell-Smith Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:31:37 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-68 Thanks Suzy - Ravioli sounds like a good choice. The small, bite-sized ones sound good. Just light on the sauce . . . :-) Thanks Suzy – Ravioli sounds like a good choice. The small, bite-sized ones sound good. Just light on the sauce . . .

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-5420 Tim Tyrell-Smith Mon, 04 Jan 2010 04:31:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-5420 Thanks Suzy - Ravioli sounds like a good choice. The small, bite-sized ones sound good. Just light on the sauce . . . :-) Thanks Suzy – Ravioli sounds like a good choice. The small, bite-sized ones sound good. Just light on the sauce . . .

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-67 Suzy Ubry Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:16:20 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-67 When I first read this one, I cracked up because I remember trying to have conversations over lunch with a friend while enjoying some of the NOT to eat items! Usually ended up taking at least half of the meal home. Not sure I'll ever be invited to a lunch interview, but if I do, I would go for ravioli. Easy to cut into small bites and not too messy. But if not available, my next top choice would be the penne pasta ... yum. :) When I first read this one, I cracked up because I remember trying to have conversations over lunch with a friend while enjoying some of the NOT to eat items! Usually ended up taking at least half of the meal home.
Not sure I’ll ever be invited to a lunch interview, but if I do, I would go for ravioli. Easy to cut into small bites and not too messy. But if not available, my next top choice would be the penne pasta … yum.

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-5419 Suzy Ubry Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:16:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-5419 When I first read this one, I cracked up because I remember trying to have conversations over lunch with a friend while enjoying some of the NOT to eat items! Usually ended up taking at least half of the meal home. Not sure I'll ever be invited to a lunch interview, but if I do, I would go for ravioli. Easy to cut into small bites and not too messy. But if not available, my next top choice would be the penne pasta ... yum. :) When I first read this one, I cracked up because I remember trying to have conversations over lunch with a friend while enjoying some of the NOT to eat items! Usually ended up taking at least half of the meal home.
Not sure I’ll ever be invited to a lunch interview, but if I do, I would go for ravioli. Easy to cut into small bites and not too messy. But if not available, my next top choice would be the penne pasta … yum.

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-66 Tim Tyrell-Smith Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:28:17 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-66 Thanks Rick. Your comment reminds me of a statement I made to my oldest son a number of years back (that my kids won't let me forget). My son was talking with his mouth full (as kids do), driving me nuts and I exclaimed "Don't CHEW with your mouth full!". Of course I meant to say something different . . . Yes, sometimes lunch interviews should avoid food altogether. Especially if you are getting peppered with questions! Thanks Rick.
Your comment reminds me of a statement I made to my oldest son a number of years back (that my kids won’t let me forget). My son was talking with his mouth full (as kids do), driving me nuts and I exclaimed “Don’t CHEW with your mouth full!”. Of course I meant to say something different . . .
Yes, sometimes lunch interviews should avoid food altogether. Especially if you are getting peppered with questions!

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-5418 Tim Tyrell-Smith Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:28:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-5418 Thanks Rick. Your comment reminds me of a statement I made to my oldest son a number of years back (that my kids won't let me forget). My son was talking with his mouth full (as kids do), driving me nuts and I exclaimed "Don't CHEW with your mouth full!". Of course I meant to say something different . . . Yes, sometimes lunch interviews should avoid food altogether. Especially if you are getting peppered with questions! Thanks Rick.
Your comment reminds me of a statement I made to my oldest son a number of years back (that my kids won’t let me forget). My son was talking with his mouth full (as kids do), driving me nuts and I exclaimed “Don’t CHEW with your mouth full!”. Of course I meant to say something different . . .
Yes, sometimes lunch interviews should avoid food altogether. Especially if you are getting peppered with questions!

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Rick Neff Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:58:56 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-65 Looking back on a 30 year career in sales with hundreds of customer meals, one of the first lunch interviews I ever had was with a VP of a foutune 500 company in the executive dining room. The waitress asked what I wanted and a club sandwich showed up in front of me in less than 30 seconds. It was a lot of food and the interviewer kept peppering me with open ended questions just as I unhinged my jaw and filled my mouth with sandwich. Of course, by the time I swollowed and got out an answer he had another great question. First thing is, no mater how much you are tempted to get out an answer, do not talk with your mouth full! Use the chewing time to come up with a good answer. Besides ordering something easier to eat I should have been prepared with my own open ended questions to hear what the company had to offer me. An interview is just a sales call, selling the product you know best. You need to find out what the customer/employer is looking for before you can properly frame your answers to maximize your chances at landing the job. I got the job... Looking back on a 30 year career in sales with hundreds of customer meals, one of the first lunch interviews I ever had was with a VP of a foutune 500 company in the executive dining room. The waitress asked what I wanted and a club sandwich showed up in front of me in less than 30 seconds. It was a lot of food and the interviewer kept peppering me with open ended questions just as I unhinged my jaw and filled my mouth with sandwich. Of course, by the time I swollowed and got out an answer he had another great question.
First thing is, no mater how much you are tempted to get out an answer, do not talk with your mouth full! Use the chewing time to come up with a good answer.
Besides ordering something easier to eat I should have been prepared with my own open ended questions to hear what the company had to offer me.
An interview is just a sales call, selling the product you know best. You need to find out what the customer/employer is looking for before you can properly frame your answers to maximize your chances at landing the job.
I got the job…

]]> http://timsstrategy.com/the-top-10-things-not-to-eat-during-a-lunch-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-5417 Rick Neff Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:58:00 +0000 http://timsstrategy.com/?p=60#comment-5417 Looking back on a 30 year career in sales with hundreds of customer meals, one of the first lunch interviews I ever had was with a VP of a foutune 500 company in the executive dining room. The waitress asked what I wanted and a club sandwich showed up in front of me in less than 30 seconds. It was a lot of food and the interviewer kept peppering me with open ended questions just as I unhinged my jaw and filled my mouth with sandwich. Of course, by the time I swollowed and got out an answer he had another great question. First thing is, no mater how much you are tempted to get out an answer, do not talk with your mouth full! Use the chewing time to come up with a good answer. Besides ordering something easier to eat I should have been prepared with my own open ended questions to hear what the company had to offer me. An interview is just a sales call, selling the product you know best. You need to find out what the customer/employer is looking for before you can properly frame your answers to maximize your chances at landing the job. I got the job... Looking back on a 30 year career in sales with hundreds of customer meals, one of the first lunch interviews I ever had was with a VP of a foutune 500 company in the executive dining room. The waitress asked what I wanted and a club sandwich showed up in front of me in less than 30 seconds. It was a lot of food and the interviewer kept peppering me with open ended questions just as I unhinged my jaw and filled my mouth with sandwich. Of course, by the time I swollowed and got out an answer he had another great question.
First thing is, no mater how much you are tempted to get out an answer, do not talk with your mouth full! Use the chewing time to come up with a good answer.
Besides ordering something easier to eat I should have been prepared with my own open ended questions to hear what the company had to offer me.
An interview is just a sales call, selling the product you know best. You need to find out what the customer/employer is looking for before you can properly frame your answers to maximize your chances at landing the job.
I got the job…

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