In honor of my college graduation, what seems like a mind blowing, three years ago here are some tricks to navigating this post-grad life thing I wish someone had blogged for me..
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Invest in a good purse.
Believe me I love that pink Michael Kors purse just as much as the white girl next to be, but stay color neutral. Neutrals can go with any outfit.
Make sure this bag can go to a client meeting , brunch with the girls, or Target on a Wednesday night.
A segmented bag is best, being able to slide your laptop or work to take home is key.
2.
Your office is not an episode of Hart of Dixie, Sex and the City, or Gossip Girl.
You do not have the budget to have a different outfit/statement necklace pairing every day.
Invest in some good staple pieces in classic colors.
Wait for sales. JCrew Factory is your friend. Put together an 'arm party' that can compliment any outfit.
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Keep a notepad/notebook and pen strapped to your body at all times. If you get called to a co-worker or your boss' office, have that notepad with you. Write everything down. Once a notebook is full, label it and save it. Notes will always come in handy!
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Be early. If you're on time, you're late.
Be the first one in the conference room for a call or meeting.
Get to the office 10 minutes early. You'll have your tea/coffee brewing, email loaded, and bearings by the time everyone gets in.
5.
There's the saying "there is no such thing as a dumb question."
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is.
Don't get me wrong asking questions is a great way to show your boss or superiors what you're thinking. But, before you ask your question try and research it or figure it out on your own. Use your resources: email, notes, client folders.
When you're briefed on an assignment, before the meeting breaks, make sure you get the bullet points nailed down [due date, demographic, budget, rating books to use.]
6.
We are all going to have less than amaze days. Sometimes you will have an all around crap week. It happens.
However, do not let this affect your attitude. Do not take whatever is going out on co-workers.
People will notice.
7.
Don't ever let anyone make you feel 'bad' about working late or taking work home or coming in on weekends. [first make sure you're working to get ahead not caught up..] You can only get ahead by going the extra mile.
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To-Do Lists will become your very best friend. Write everything down, even the "little" tasks.
You will find the best feeling is checking things off.
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This might be my favorite and it may seem dumb but when you work your first 12 hour day you'll understand: make your desk somewhere you want to be. Buy the cute $1 file folders in the Target grab section, have pictures on the wall of your family and friends [and pets], your papers will look a lot more 'fun' if they have pink post-it notes.
10.
Remember, it's a job. It's not your life.
As someone once told me, there's no statue of you in the parking lot.
Now go forth and take on that 9am meeting, 1pm conference call, and countless client emails like a champ.
#doingbigthingswithmyownlastname
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there is.
Don't get me wrong asking questions is a great way to show your boss or superiors what you're thinking. But, before you ask your question try and research it or figure it out on your own. Use your resources: email, notes, client folders.
When you're briefed on an assignment, before the meeting breaks, make sure you get the bullet points nailed down [due date, demographic, budget, rating books to use.]
6.
We are all going to have less than amaze days. Sometimes you will have an all around crap week. It happens.
However, do not let this affect your attitude. Do not take whatever is going out on co-workers.
People will notice.
7.
Don't ever let anyone make you feel 'bad' about working late or taking work home or coming in on weekends. [first make sure you're working to get ahead not caught up..] You can only get ahead by going the extra mile.
8.
To-Do Lists will become your very best friend. Write everything down, even the "little" tasks.
You will find the best feeling is checking things off.
9.
This might be my favorite and it may seem dumb but when you work your first 12 hour day you'll understand: make your desk somewhere you want to be. Buy the cute $1 file folders in the Target grab section, have pictures on the wall of your family and friends [and pets], your papers will look a lot more 'fun' if they have pink post-it notes.
10.
Remember, it's a job. It's not your life.
As someone once told me, there's no statue of you in the parking lot.
Now go forth and take on that 9am meeting, 1pm conference call, and countless client emails like a champ.
#doingbigthingswithmyownlastname
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