More than 140 students gathered at Brody Hall on Wednesday to learn that along with having a great resume, dinner etiquette is also important in landing a dream job.

Officials from the Office of Supportive Services hosted the second annual “Professional Etiquette and Tableside Manners” program, which prepared students for professional meal interviews that may make or break their careers.

“Students aren’t as prepared as they could be in entering the professional arena,” said Patrick Smith, an academic guidance specialist who organized the event. “Students were shown how to navigate an elaborate table setting and conduct themselves well during meal interviews.”

The event, which took place at Brody’s Lafayette Square, was also co-sponsored by Career Services and Placement and University Housing.

Students learned the basics of dinner manners as they were served a three-course meal. They were also shown the appropriate dress in meal interviews and given advice in tipping their waiters.

“Exercise good taste and common sense,” said Lenroy Jones, program presenter and career service coordinator. “It doesn’t matter how casual the organization you’re eating with may seem