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Happy hour with a recruiter

I had a recruiter ask to take me to dinner/happy hour and I'm not sure what to expect. I've only worked with national recruiters before that I only talked to on the phone about specific jobs they wanted to submit me to.

This is with a girl who I think is in her 20's. Is the dress code still business casual? Do I offer to pay or does she pick up the check? Do I need to bring a portfolio or resume? She knows I'm on a project now and won't be looking for work for several months, but said she wants to get to know me before then, so I'm not sure exactly what we'll talk about.

Re: Happy hour with a recruiter

  • This might be an industry specific question.  If it was a recruiter in my profession, my answer would be no HH, yes dinner/meal.  I don't like the idea of drinking in that situation.  But if you go, she should pick up the check and dress is business or business casual. If she already has your resume, I would not bring it.
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  • I would probably not accept and prefer to meet for coffee or in her office.  I find the HH thing a bit bizarre with a recruiter, unless you are out-of-area. I could be out-of-touch on this though.
  • TeamCTeamC member
    Go to the HH.  Appetizers may be a part of it.   Dress in what you wear to work; if you normally wear jeans, class it up with a nice skirt and heels.   Bring resume.  She will pay.  She will gauge your personality, so don't drink too much, don't self-depricate, and don't b!tch about your current job.  Be ready to boast about your accomplishments, and frame them in a way to make them applicable on a broad scale.  HTH.
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