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Getting the perfect job: Five things to know
While reading Refinery 29 for fashion news, I came across this article about aceing your job interview and securing the dream job. I think its very useful for fresh graduates and even for anyone else already with a stable job. There are lessons to learn and tips to take note of that might be helpful to build a successful career and also your life.
1. There is no perfect job.
That is apparently the first thing you should realise. What’s more important is finding a company that has values that match yours. A place where they nurture your strengths with an environment that fits you.
2. Internships.
This is nothing new. Everyone and anyone who has been on the same path from being a student to working life knows how helpful internships can be. So, whenever there’s an opportunity during vacations, grab it.
“Doing an internship is also a good way to figure out whether a job is the right fit for you.” - Val Warner, Co-Host of Windy City Live
“The resume gets you in the door, the experiences get you hired.” - Kevin Conroy Smith, entrepreneur and owner of the Kevin Smith State Farm Insurance Agency.
3. Find out what sets you apart from others and present that well to potential employers.
Do your homework and research on the company and show why they should hire you. Dress appropriately for the interview/job.
4. Meet new people at least once a week.
More contacts is always good. There could be situation where you might need a favour from the right person. This will ease the process to reach wherever you’re heading.
“It’s been said that in the near future, your network will define your net worth, so meet as many people as you can.” - Kevin Conroy Smith
5. Be yourself.
Cliches are always the truth. Besides, you won’t want to get a job when its meant for someone else and you’d probably end up hating the job. So, be yourself. What you really like, really like to do and what you believe in.
Summer Roberts aka Rachel Bilson has a good point:
“Well, this interview could, like, determine the rest of our lives, right? Well, if I say something that I don’t believe in, I could end up with the wrong life. How awful would that be?”
Hope this is as insightful to you as it is to me. One of the best and easy to read article. Read more here.
Greener Pastures
It’s a double debut outfit. I finally found an occassion to wear my H&M Conscious dress. Althought it’s the kind of dress that’s for one-time-wear-only, I would love to wear it again!
And. After many many years of deliberation, I finally got my Sam Edelman Zoe boots. Also, waiting for my size to be in stock took some time. Although I must say Zoe is a bitch to wear. They fit me perfectly but somehow the rigid structure kinda restricted my feet movement. But they are still easy to walk in. Am I making sense?
What I wore for Mother’s Day dinner.
Got this super wide leg palazzo pants from the Topshop bazaar sale. It was $159 if I’m not wrong and I got it for only $29. Quite disappointed though, there were not much good stuff.
Anyways additional photo of me with my male model.
Alice + Olivia F/W 2012
I’ve always knew that Alice + Olivia has awesome clothes. But I never knew they are THIS awesome!
I could live in this collection forever.
Photos: style.com
Dinner Party
Last Sunday we had our dinner party at Grayson’s place, which was cozy and such NY-style apartment. I would totally get a place like that if I’m living on my own. Only problem - closet space!
Evident from the photos that Shane certainly had something to do with the sprucing of the place.
Ladies, movie night in soon!
xx
Haven’t been diligently updating. So I’m cheating and stole a photo from my own IG account.
Lovin’ the casual laid back look. Shorts and sheer top. Plus Zara heels. Done.
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Men’s Fashion Week - Reckless Ericka
The one thing that I really like and enjoy at Men’s Fashion Week 2012 was the music soundtrack during Reckless Ericka show. It got me dancing in my 4-inches. Bloody awesome. Aside from that, that one particular all-white ensemble is love. I would wear that everyday. Just kidding.
Not really.
Anyhoos, check out the photos. It’s the best my bf could do given that we were standing way far behind. That’s for being fashionably late! Actually we were early. We just expected things to be late. Haha.
I love the fact that the models wore flats. And still managed to look fierce. Werrrrkit!
