Sept. 18, 2001

The PAWS (Providing Athletes With Support) Program is dedicated to the overall development of the student-athlete. An aspect of that mission is to prepare our athletes for life after Villanova. Workshops offered include Resume Development, Real World Considerations, the Resume Guide, and the newest - a Business Etiquette Dinner.

Often, today's interview process includes a lunch or dinner with prospective employers. Many of our athletes who have experienced this situation have reported that they often felt unsure of the correct rules of etiquette. In order to help alleviate this added stress in an already stressful situation, a dining etiquette workshop will be offered to all seniors.

Ms. Lynn Tully, the owner of the consulting firm The Professional Edge, will host a four course dinner and address such issues as silverware use, buffet and banquet rules, as well as an assortment of dining do's and taboos. Ms. Tully has presented her workshop to CEO's and executives of many major companies throughout the country. Three workshops will be offered this year: October 1, 8, and 24. All will be held in the Connelly Center at 7:00 p.m.

During dessert, Mr. Jim Kane, Associate Director of Human Resources, will discuss "real world" issues such as payroll deductions, taxes, benefits and other options to be considered when deciding upon a job offer.

Students are asked to arrive on time and dress as they would for an interview. The evening is enjoyable and valuable for all future plans after graduation whether those plans are for employment, graduate school, or even the pro's. . . . no matter what, everybody has to eat!