If you’re like me, you want to look great every day. When it comes to casual Fridays, I am still the person who looks dressed to impress.
How do I accomplish this? I basically keep the same style as I do during the week, but the khaki pants or dress pants worn during the week are replaced with and a button down shirt. The best kind of jeans to wear have a dark wash. A lighter wash is not as [...]
Figuring out what to wear at your internship is pretty simple–just judge by what every other male is wearing. You went on an interview and can get a feel for the office dress code. If your interviewers wore suits, that’s probably what you should wear.
However, my previous internships’ dress codes have either been business casual or causal. Yet, even if the office had a casual dress [...]
No matter what you are interviewing for, you should always dress to impress. If your interviewer is wearing jeans and a T-shirt while you are wearing a full on suit, it is better to show them your are committed and give an amazing first impression.
I basically just stated what you need to wear–a suit. Every man needs a suit. You need make sure the suit fits your body. If you can get the suit [...]
You are around people full of knowledge. Here are a few ways to learn from and take advantage of your predecessors:
1. Informational Interview
You want to start your career, but you do know how. You are around people within your field when you are interning. Set an appointment to interview them. Ask them what they did to get in the field. Listen and take their advice.
2. Resumé Help
Ask [...]
Eighty percent of people obtain jobs because they have a connection. Having a connection gets you in the door to your first job. Therefore, you need to network like crazy. The best way to start is at your internship.
First, you need to create a business card. However, the business card should not be promoting the fact that you are an intern. You do not need to put a position on it. Basically, it’s [...]
If you choose to intern after graduation, you either want to gain more experience in your field, want to stay relevant within your field or are testing the waters within a field. To ensure you get the most out of your internship, you should look for these qualities when choosing it:
1. Challenges You
Do you want to feel productive when you spend all day sitting at a desk? Do you want to learn news [...]