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edited September 2014 in Chit Chat
I'm having lunch with the director of the department for a manager position on Friday. It's with a magazine in my city and I've long said that the only thing that would bring me back into publishing would be a job offer from this company. She sought me out too!! So, any tips? And should I dress like I would for any other interview?
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  • holyguacamole79holyguacamole79 member
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    I wouldn't do anything differently as far as attire. And kick some major ass!




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  • lc07lc07 member
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    IDK, I've been self employed for 7 years so I'm totally out of the interview loop but WOOHOO!! Congrats. I would dress conservatively as far as skin showing but fashion forward. What type of magazine is it? That may help.
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  • KaurisKauris member
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    It's a high-end lifestyle magazine.
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  • Jells2dot0Jells2dot0 mod
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    Congrats and good luck! 

    I haven't had to interview in person for years, so I'm no help. I always do phone interviews. 

     







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  • emmyg65emmyg65 member
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    Is it an interview or an exploratory meeting? The latter is less formal than the former, but I'd still dress professionally—maybe a pretty, patterned dress or slacks and a bright blouse, with nice jewelry and shoes. 
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  • AprilH81AprilH81 member
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    I would dress like it was a "regular" interview.

    Since this will be a lunch interview here are some tips:
    • The interviewer will most likely pick up the tab, but be prepared to pay your own way.
    • No beer/wine/liquor, even if your interviewer orders a drink.  
    • Avoid ordering food that is difficult/messy to eat (spaghetti, overstuffed sandwiches, ect.)
    • Do not order the most expensive item(s) on the menu.
    • Use your best table manners (not that you wouldn't normally), napkin on your lap, small bites, please and thank you with the servers, etc.
    • Even though the meeting will be over lunch don't expect to be able to actually EAT since you will be doing a lot of talking.
    Good luck!!!!
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  • KaurisKauris member
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    I'm not sure if it's a true interview it may be more of an exploratory thing. Good point. She has my resume, it's being passed around and we are meeting at a casual dining spot in between our offices. And I'll plan on ordering soup and salad.
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  • KaurisKauris member
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    Interview went well, she had two other interviews last week. So how long do I wait to hear from her before following up? I already sent a thank you note. Is that enough? I sent a handwritten note (I guess wedding mode brought that out), is that old fashioned?
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  • LabLove86LabLove86 member
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    Did she give you a timeframe that she would contact you back? I would wait a day or 2 after that - or if she didn't then I would call thurs/fri of this week just to follow up.
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  • AprilH81AprilH81 member
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    kasmith1 said:
    Interview went well, she had two other interviews last week. So how long do I wait to hear from her before following up? I already sent a thank you note. Is that enough? I sent a handwritten note (I guess wedding mode brought that out), is that old fashioned?
    Hand written notes are nice, only concern would be it getting lost by the post office.  I don't say that to freak you out, but I don't trust them...

    I would follow up by email about two weeks from your interview.  Thank her again for your time, maybe add in some follow up information about a topic you discussed.  In closing you can ask her for an update on estimated time line and offer to provide any additional materials she may need to make her final decision.

    One week may also be acceptable but you need to walk the line between professional follow-up and needy/desperate person.
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  • wandajune6wandajune6 member
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    I know nothing about high-end fashion but this is when I'd pull it out, if I could. You want to give the impression that you understand the audience without looking like you're trying too hard.

    This strikes me as the kind of time where you pull our your most subtle-y high-fashion pieces. For example, if you have a blouse or scarf that screams high fashion in a way that isn't flashy, that's good. I keep thinking of an Hermes scarf or a non-logo bag, but I'm sure there are much better examples.

    Good luck!


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  • wandajune6wandajune6 member
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    kasmith1 said:
    Interview went well, she had two other interviews last week. So how long do I wait to hear from her before following up? I already sent a thank you note. Is that enough? I sent a handwritten note (I guess wedding mode brought that out), is that old fashioned?
    My last post was a little late.

    Handwritten thank you notes are always good. Our career services in grad school pushed for them all the time.

    I'd wait a few weeks before following up.
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    Thumbs up on the handwritten note! I'm a recruiter and don't get a ton of those anymore, but when I do it's appreciated! I'd wait 1-2 weeks from the time of your interview as PP mentioned and then send an email. While she may have wrapped up interviews last week, there may be other steps to take before an offer can go out :)   Good luck!
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  • KaurisKauris member
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    She said it would be this week before they got back to me. So I will wait until Friday to followup with an email. Yes, I hate the post office, but hopefully it made it. Maybe I will mention it in my email on Friday.

    I really hope this comes through, I am having the worst time at my current job lately. Just last week, my boss told me I'm in a dead end job. Joy.

    Thanks ladies!

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  • holyguacamole79holyguacamole79 member
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    I ALWAYS write a hand-written thank you note after an interview.  I've received several comments on it, and a hiring manager once even followed up with me after I didn't get the job.  She & I are now connected on LinkedIn and has even sent me a few job opportunities! 

    I know this wouldn't have worked well in this case, but here's what I normally do.  After the interview, I linger in the reception area or somewhere else.  I write the thank-you note immediately, then walk back in and hand it to whomever is at the front desk.  That way, it's noticed promptly and does not get lost in the mail. 

    I'm sure you did great - keep us posted! 




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