Start on the outside and work your way in. The old silverware maxim holds true.

The university community will learn proper manners while eating. This Tuesday career development will be hosting their annual Professional Etiquette Dinner.

The dinner will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 13 in the university commons, beginning at 5:30 p.m. with nationally renowned etiquette specialist Ann Marie Sabath, presenting the event.

"Ms. Sabath has conducted thousands of such programs around the country and has been a recent guest on '20/20', CNN, CNBC and 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'," said Heather Marchand, assistant director of career placement.

This year the format of the dinner has changed.

"The Office of Career Development has restructured the annual etiquette dinner to provide a unique opportunity for outstanding students to interact with selected employers and alumni," said Marchand.

The event is closed to selected members.

"This year we have reached out to members of the Sacred Heart community to sponsor the event and elect students of their choice to represent their group at the event," said Marchand.

There is no fee for the students as the event is being sponsored by members of the Sacred Heart community and local community.

"We wanted everyone in the Sacred Heart community to feel that they were a part in making this event a huge success," Marchand said

According to Marchand, this

year's sponsors within the Sacred Heart community include, but are not limited to, GE scholars, Greek life, student government, as well as university colleges.

In addition companies outside of the university, such as Enterprise Rent a Car, Federal Insurance, and People's Bank, are sponsoring the of the dinner.

Career development has been hosting this event for three years.

"Last year was a professional etiquette seminar [instead of a dinner]," Marchand said.

Career development has several events throughout the year such as resume writing workshops and marketing yourself workshops, which help students prepare for life after college.

This dinner helps students learn how to present themselves professionally.

"Students should be able to walk away from this event feeling empowered that they will be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner no matter what the situation may present them with," said Marchand.

First impressions make a powerful statement to prospective employers, Marchand says.

Students should know how to make a powerful first impression, said Marchand.

"[Students should know] what to wear to an interview, why it is important to follow up with employers, how to stay motivated throughout the job search process, and how to mix and mingle with employers in a positive, professional way," said Marchand.

Senior Emily Rohman said, "I think is a good idea for students to go to the dinners."

"They could learn how to be professional while eating with a potential employer or client."

Senior Danielle Thibault, has not had the chance to attend one [etiquette dinner] but said, "A few of my friends have gone and have come back really glad they decided to go."

"I would love to try and go so that I'm more confident on business lunches where everyone is twice my age and usually twice as refined," said Thibault.

Rohman added to this thought. "It could also allow students to get used to being around professionals, and learn proper manners," said Rohman,

"This will be my first Professional Etiquette Dinner and I can't wait to learn the ins and outs of professional etiquette," said Marchand.