It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes an interview involves a meal. When
it does, you need to know how to handle the extra logistics of eating and
interviewing. Here are a few tips to help you.
Hopefully, you will have advanced notice that the interview involves a
meal. If you have been told the name of the restaurant, it’s smart to go to
their website and decide in advance what to order. This removes the pressure of
reading the menu and making choices on the spot. It’s a really good idea to
choose a small meal that is easy to eat with a fork and knife, instead of a
sloppy sandwich. Remember, that you will be doing a lot of the talking, so it’s
good to choose something easy to chew! You would never want to talk with your
mouth full, but chewing can be a good tactic to give you time to think about how
you can answer a difficult question.
Be polite to the wait staff. Order without a fuss, no demands or
mention of food issues or allergies. And if you are in doubt, sparkling water
is a great choice for a beverage. It’s adult and non-alcoholic.
Because there will likely be more social time than a regular interview,
it’s smart to have some relevant or casual current events you can introduce
while waiting for service. Keep it simple and non-political.
Finally, it’s perfectly fine to allow you’re interviewer to pick up the
tab, you are the guest.
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