How to Impress Employers in 5 Easy Steps [INFOGRAPHIC]

How to Impress Employers in 5 Easy Steps [INFOGRAPHIC] An elevator pitch is a basic introduction of yourself normally 30 seconds in length. How can you impress possible employers using your elevator pitch? Find out below, courtesy of The University Of Georgia Career Center! Takeaways: Introduce yourself Give the basic details. What makes you unique?   Describe your past work that is relevant to your industry. What is your goal? State career goals, positions you want to reach and skills you want to grasp. What do you know about the company? Do your research before and show you know something about them. Strong conclusion Provide your resume and ask for a business card. RELATED:  Elevator Pitch or Take the Stairs?

Hiring managers take vacations, too. Career Coach JobJenny

Hiring managers take vacations, too. Career Coach JobJenny So it's mid-July and I'm guessing some of you are drumming your fingers WAITING for some response on that application you sent in four weeks ago, huh? You might be WAITING for the second interview to be scheduled. WAITING for some kind of an update from a hiring manager or HR person, who you could swear said they'd be in touch really soon. Am I right? (Doesn't WAITING just suck?) Welcome to July. Slowest interview month of every year. Frustrating, isn't it? It can be if you're someone who wants or needs to land something like, um, yesterday. I'm not writing this to discourage you. To the contrary, I want to assure you this is just a short blip of time, and it happens every year. I want to remind you that hiring managers, HR people and recruiters all take their family vacations in the summer, too. They go camping, hiking and to the beach. They hit Cedar Point. They hit golf balls. They eat watermelon and swing around in hammocks. Just like you, they are people. And in the summer? They tend to recreate with their families. Fear not. We're nearly three weeks in on July. Spend this time refining your strategy, researching companies, identifying possible additional companies to pursue, vacationing with your own family. And try not to stress too much. This happens every year, and by mid-August, things will be back in full-swing. I promise. Photo by: Moi

5 Ways to Wear the Basic White Tee this Spring!

5 Ways to Wear the Basic White Tee this Spring! Its Spring and if youre like me, you are looking through your closet saying, I have nothing to wear. Well, if you have a crisp basic white tee, clutch your pearls and prepare to be inspired! In my previous post, Love It or Hate It Three Spring Trends That Arent for Everyone, I mentioned three Spring trends that we can expect to see (and hopefully love) this Spring. The Basic White Tee is the LBD for the casual girl. It is a go-to classic garment that can be worn for every  occasion, literally. Just add water and you have an instant look. The reason why it is so perfect is because it is a blank canvas and must be played up in order to create a look. In case you were wondering how to pull off the looks from my last post, here are 5 simple ways to wear Spring trends, starting with a basic white tee. 1. Go Mod. This is a huge trend that I must admit is not for everyone and has to be done right to achieve a MAJ everyday look. Checkered print is an instant mod print, but is hard to pull off for every body type. I decided a loose checkered coat would work for everyone. The yellow pants work with this look and adds a bold contrast, which what mod is all about. The white tee helps balances out the look, while leaving it still crisp. White shoes are also a Spring trend this year and allows you to pull off a fabulous color-blocking purse. 2. Florals Galore. Florals are so feminine and chic, however, no one wants to look like a walking flower bed, so using the floral print only once in a look is perfect. Choosing a floral pant is all the rave this season. Adding a leather jacket adds edge to the feminine print. Pink  accessories and/or shoes keeps the look adds a sassy finish. 3. Rad Ruffles. Ruffles are also very feminine and fun. The first person that came to mind when I think of ruffles is Ms. Carrie Bradshaw. I thought, What Would Carrie Wear (WWCD)? In an instant PASTELS. In the intro to Sex and the City, Carrie is wearing a basic white tee and tulle skirt. Adding a pink jacket makes the look more feminine and girlie. To break up the space between the khaki skirt and the white tee, a belt balances the waist (and hide any problem areas).  Adding a mint green bag adds a contrast to the look for a little pop.  I always believe that vintage shoes helps to polish off a feminine look. 4. Party Python. Im very shocked that Python is a Spring trend, but I love it. I believe Python print and yellow are match made in fashion heaven (I know a little dramatic). Its such an awesome contrast because the yellow brings out the print and makes it look even more bold. A rock star would totally add faux fur to amp it up! The purse is awesome because it incorporates the yellow from the shoes and the Python print skirt. 5. 90s Grunge. Although I loved the 90s, I am not sure I agree with bringing back saddle sandals, the new flatforms, or bleached denim, but I agree that Herman Munster boots (AKA Doc Martens) are so rad. The 90s was about baggy pants and military prints, so a nice military jacket and boyfriend jeans are the perfect mix of grunge. The leather sleeves from the military jacket and the white tee makes the look very clean. Cranberry Doc Martens add a Courtney Love feel to the look and are perfect for rainy Spring days. How do you rock your Basic White Tee? What Spring trends would you pair with a classic piece? What is your favorite Spring trend?