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What happens if you're underage?
they usually serve pretty good wine at these cocktail things. take advantage of it and drink as much as you can.
ive always heard if you're underaged don't drink if any HR people are there. but im not underaged.
but seriously, any advice regarding these kinds of things?
What are you stupid, has no one any common sense?
Don't talk politics, religion, abortion, or tell jokes that might be considered harassment. Have fun. Drink if you are able. Don't throw up.
This isn't too hard people. If you go out for a work event, you can get drunk, just don't get sloppy and make sure that you are nice to people.
Don't suck up and be the finance nerd at the dinner. They might press you and try to get you to talk informally (about chicks, make fun of other candidates, partying in school), but don't fall for it- just laugh it off without divulging details.
This is your chance to bring up your semester in Somalia (joke), sports background, hobbies, etc. Don't shove it down your throat but if you click or have something in common with one of the interviewers, run with it.
do drink to fit in, but dont drink to the point where u start to say stupid things
You'll be surprised how many of the MDs say innaprop stuff
Be personable and don't get drunk. Probably the ultimate "fit" event. You gotta work with these people and these prospective coworkers will probably see you more than your friends and family once you start. They are just trying to see if you are liked or not.
Great advice -- keep it coming!
I always thought of these as acid tests on your social awkwardness. as long as you're not part of the woodwork, sloppy or a super nerdy keener prancing around you should be alright. play it cool, be distinct and just be your charming self. have interesting things to contribute to the conversation / build on what others are saying. if all else fails, just mirror.
A few people touched on this and its very important, while most of these situations are a play-it-by ear and follow the lead of the interviewers/hosts... don't EVER EVER EVER follow their lead on something even borderline inappropriate/questionable. This includes badmouthing other firms/people, being sexually/racially inappropriate, sharing raunchy/partying stories. (Also, don't ever call them out on it)
I have a friend who was taken out to lunch by his interviewers, all younger people, and they all started joking around about partying in college and doing drugs etc... he ended up taking the bait and saying more than he should have. Even something as small as smoking pot can reflect poorly on you in a professional setting, no matter how casual and friendly its made out to be.
I have an MD who routinely very subtly makes inappropriate comments just to get a rouse out of people and I always let it roll right off my back as if I'm too socially appropriate to even have considered any double entendre.
You want to show that you're socially competent and able to be cool and PC at all time and don't not let things get to you even if provoked or cajoled into it.
Serious questions: Are these people actually just kidding around or are they trying to see if you'll give in and joke around with them so they can have an excuse not to hire you? If someone makes an inappropriate joke and you laugh/giggle (not hysterically) will that look bad?
They could just be trying to press you to see if they can get you to act unprofessional. It could just be their personality and social nature. Regardless, don't join in and contribute to the inappropriate conversation. If you crack a smile, you're probably not in any trouble. It would probably look weirder if you stayed stone faced. Just don't chip in to the conversation or laugh with them about these things.
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