Holiday Party and Job Interview Etiquette: The Complete Playbook

About this episode

Anthony Cawdron shares expert tips on holiday party etiquette and job interview strategies.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Anthony Cawdron, Westwood event coordinator and estate manager, and adjunct hospitality and tourism management faculty member. Westwood has been home to four Purdue University presidents and their families since it was donated to the university in 1971, and for the last 25 years, Anthony has been instrumental in the operations of what he calls the “front door to Purdue University.” He’s also an expert in all things etiquette. This incredible conversation first aired last November, and since it’s one of our most popular episodes, we wanted to share it again as the holiday season approaches. Get ready to entertain your guests, crush that big job interview or impress at your next networking event after listening to this one! In this episode, you will: Discover his path from working in several castles in Europe to his time in America and following former President Martin Jischke from Iowa State to Purdue Explore behind-the-scenes stories of Westwood from its interesting history to what it takes to host events for guests ranging from Boilermaker students and faculty to U.S. secretaries of state Gain insight into what Anthony…

People in this episode

Guest: Anthony Cawdron

Topics covered

• holiday etiquette
• job interview tips
• networking
• event hosting
• hospitality management

Keywords

• etiquette
• holiday party
• job interview
• networking event
• hospitality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue University, Westwood, White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Places: Iowa State, America, Purdue

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