Career Advice

Picking out what to wear is the last thing you should be worrying about when you’re prepping for your dream job interview, but unfortunately, it can be a source of stress before the big day. It’s tough when you want to make a good first impression, but also look like you can fit right in with the rest of the office. How you dress ultimately affects how you feel during your interview, and if you’re fidgeting and uncomfortable, you’re not going to feel confident explaining why you’re a great fit for the job. Finding the perfect outfit doesn't have to be stressful – try following these basic guidelines when you’re rummaging through your closet the night before your interview.

You’ve negotiated your pay, accepted your job offer and moved into a new apartment. You’re ready to start your first real job. Along with excitement, you’re probably feeling a bit nervous and maybe even wondering if they picked the right person for the job. Before you stress yourself out too much, remember that the company hired you for a reason. You have the qualifications and the potential to succeed in the role and hopefully grow with the company. However, it can still be helpful to have a list of things to think about your first six months on the job.

After revising your resume countless times, building professional relationships throughout college, and making it through the interview process, you finally have an offer in hand. While this is an incredibly exciting time, it’s important to take a step back and consider the offer you’ve received before excitedly emailing back your acceptance. You’ll be at this job for at least a year, and it has the chance to lay the foundation for the rest of your career. Whether or not you have competing offers, you should still be sure that the job you accept is the right one for you, and you’re not just accepting it because it’s the first offer you received.

Ah, the cover letter. It’s the source of many hours of frustration that just might push you from potential candidate to hired employee – as long as it’s good. Equally, a poorly-written cover letter can get your name tossed from the pile, never to be heard of again. While the success of a cover letter is ultimately based on the taste of the person reading it, there are some universal tips that can help anyone along.

Being an intern usually means two things: you’re the youngest person at the company and the lowest man on the totem pole. While this isn’t usually a bad thing, it does get more complicated when after-work events like happy hour start to pop up. If you’re not 21, you feel immediately excluded. And if you are 21 you’re still not 100% sure if you should go. It’s the ultimate #adulting challenge, and can result in major work faux pas if you’re not smart about it. However, happy hour or “grabbing drinks after work” can be a good opportunity to get to know your coworkers a little more personally, and also make a long-lasting impression.

When it comes to navigating career fairs and other on-campus recruiting events, students often receive the same set of advice – bring your resume, dress professionally, and be friendly. But how do you stand out among the crowd of your business-casual, resume-toting peers?

When thinking of the typical startup location, two things usually come to mind: a college dorm room, or Silicon Valley. Pop culture has ingrained in us the idea that innovation starts in a dorm room or a garage, and then moves on to Silicon Valley when it’s ready. The reality, though, is that innovative new businesses are popping up everywhere across the country and taking the startup stereotypes back from Silicon Valley.

Your internship is coming to a close and a new semester is on the horizon – you’re probably already thinking of being back on campus and how you’ll balance classes, clubs and a social life. But if you’re a junior or senior, you also might already be thinking of next year’s internship or job and how to get it.

Picture this: You’re nearing the end of your college career and you’re not sure which job would be the best fit for you. You’re smart and driven, and based on your previous experiences, you think you could do well in a variety of positions. Instead of boxing yourself into one role for a few years, why not apply for a rotational program?