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Dress for Success



Dressing professionally can be a tricky task. Here our some helpful articles on dressing for success whether its professional attire or business casual!

1. Business Dress Code Basics Learn the basics of business dress codes. Features descriptions of Business Casual and Business Formal dress. Also: where to shop for each dress code.

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2. Business Casual: The most common and most misunderstood dress code A great blogpost with lots of advice and samples of what to wear

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3. Here’s What 'Business Casual' Really Means Business casual can mean so many different things depending on the company or region your in. This article gives a great overview of what business casual really means.

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4. Fashion Challenge: Brighten Up Business Casual Absolutely love this article, it talks about the difficulty of transitioning from class to the workplace and has some great outfit ideas.
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5. Pinterest Is always a great source for additional articles and outfit ideas!


BONUS! We love this graphic that shows you don't need many pieces to put these outfits together!

This checklist is a good template for a basic starter work wardrobe. (Even though I created this for...:


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Ted Talks for College Students



As you can probably tell from our previous posts we love Ted Talks! They are super inspiring and you can learn so much in just a short 15 minutes. When I came across this article that had 15 Ted Talks preselected for college students, I just had to share it!


Take the time today to just watch one and then comment below with what you watched and what you learned.
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Ten Buzzfeed Articles for College Students



Who doesn't love a BuzzFeed article? We have compiled the ten of the most relatable BuzzFeed articles for college students and recent grads. Enjoy, and let us know what your favorites are!

 1. 21 Pictures People who aren't in College will Never Understand Sometimes you just have to experience the chaos to fully understand what drastic measures college students will take to save money.

2. 25 Times SpongeBob Perfectly Captured College Life Even before we knew what college was, SpongeBob was preparing us.

 3. 14 Times Your Student Loans were the Perfect Excuse  Everyone dreads the topic of student loans, but hey according to this article they can come in handy.

4. 36 Life Hacks Every College Student Should Know These simple hacks can be life changing, and you may find yourself wondering how you never thought of them on your own.

 5. 17 Super Simple Dorm Organizational Tricks Staying organized in tiny spaces can be difficult, check out these tricks.

6. The Difference Between Freshmen Year and Senior Year in College A lot changes in four years, how many of these differences apply to you?

7. 7 Useful Tips all College Students Should Try This Week Stay organized and full with these useful tips.

8. 16 Shows You Should Definitely Binge Watch this Weekend  Because sometimes you just need a weekend with you and your Netflix account, and maybe some ice-cream.

9. The Best iPhone and Android Apps for College Students Check out these cool apps to help you keep your crazy schedule organized.

 10. 35 Ways to Feel Like you Have it Together After College Let's face it 4 years go by fast, and sometimes its hard to keep it together after graduation.
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Writing a Professional Thank You Note




1. Decide what type of thank you note to send. Three common types of thank you notes are; Typed notes that are printed, put into printed envelopes, and mailed, emailed notes, and hand-written notes. Notes sent through snail mail are preferred by most formal companies but sometimes due to time constraints an email will have to do. 

Bonus Tip: You can always do more than one. For example send an email the day of and a handwritten note a week later.

2. Make it personal and sincere. Reference the interview you had with them. Maybe you really enjoyed learning how they started their career or you have the same alma mater.

Bonus Tip: If more than one person interviewed you, you will need to send a personal note to each.

3. Be concise. Express your appreciation and reiterate your interest and qualifications.

4. Proofread. I cannot emphasize this step enough! You can have an amazing interview and completely botch it with grammar errors and spelling mistakes. I recommend having a peer look over it as well.

5. Follow up. Don't worry if you don't receive a reply, often the people interviewing you receive 100's of emails a day and frankly just don't have the time. If two weeks go by with no news feel free to reach out again.
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LinkedIn: Common Mistakes College Students Make


LinkedIn is becoming quickly becoming an essential tool to utilize for your online presence. Essentially a digital resume, LinkedIn can provided a more detailed description of past work experience, your educational history, and other details that will not fit on your traditional resume such as interests or volunteer groups. Newly added to LinkedIn is the ability to add past presentations and documents onto to your profile. You can showcase your best work in a simple and effective way, making it easy for employers to see tangible examples of your skills.

Joining LinkedIn during college is the perfect way to build your network before hitting the job field. Connecting with classmates now provides you with contacts who in a few years will be working in all different industries. Beyond connecting with classmates, it also provides you with an easy way to stay up to date with mentors, internship co-workers, and other contacts you meet during your college career.

Here are some common mistakes collegiate students make when developing their LinkedIn profile:

  • Posting an "unprofessional" photo: Don't use a selfie you took on a random weekend at a party or a tiny picture of you next to mountain. This photo is a first impression of your online presence. Save your casual photos for Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Make sure your profile picture clearly shows your face, ideally from the shoulders up.

  • Labeling your Professional Headline as "Student": Your professional headline appears underneath your name, giving a quick snapshot as to your current employment. If you do not have job at the moment or one related to the field you would like to pursue do not post that you are a "Student at                 University". Utilize this short headline to post a description of who you are or what you want to accomplish.

  • Not utilizing school projects: During your collegiate career you will complete many group and individual assignments, presentations, and projects that could be a valuable resource for your LinkedIn account. Showcasing work you are proud of online provides future employers and connections with an example of your writing or presentation skills. A business analysis for your finance class or a presentation on a information systems network can show your experience in the classroom in a more visual way. This can be much more effective than listing skills and accomplishments.

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