Kick Ass in Life: Recent Grads
Impress Hiring Managers with a Killer Cover Letter
The purpose of a cover letter is to express your interest in the opportunity and why you are perfect for the job.
Move to the City of Where You Want to Live – Just Do It
So you have your sights set on working in a city you don’t live … yet. Great – that’s progress! You’ve identified where you’d like to live (this is better than most). Well done in making decisions – it’s a tough decision to make. Moving to a place you want to live IS doable — in fact, it’s imperative if you want to get a job in that city. You can’t expect you’ll make any headway sitting on your mom’s…
The First Step to Investing: Understanding Compound Interest
First thing is first – do you have your emergency fund? Those 6 months of an emergency savings account? You do? Excellent! Next – you’re ready to invest. Really? You’re thinking – but wait, I don’t make much money. I’m just starting out? How could I possibly be ready to invest? Sure sure, but the power of compound interest will be a lifesaver. You see, what compound interest does is the great equalizer. You could make not a lot of…
How to land an Informational Interview the right way
Struggling with what to write in your email for an informational interview? Fear no more. I share all dos/don’ts for how to reach out and get an informational interview that won’t annoy the other person. Instead, it will get them to say YES quickly so you can impress the hell out of them. One tip: it does NOT involve the words “pick your brain.” If you’re including this in any of your cold emails – you’re doing it WRONG. Learn…
Congratulations December Graduates
If you are graduating in December, don’t freak out. This is the time to freak out. Don’t do it. You’ll be fine. In fact, you’ll be more than fine, you’ve got this. Each semester was preparing you for this moment. This moment when you’d be on your own, ready for what’s next. Yes, this is the time for YOU. Previously the path was set forth in front of you. Homework, grades, assignments, and projects were set forth FOR you. Now…
What to Remind Yourself When you Graduate
1. Don’t freak out 2. Your first job won’t be your dream job 3. Live in the city where you want to work. Move there. Do anything to get there. 4. Temp jobs are an option – be open to it. 5. Network like hell. Getting a job is not about WHAT you know. It’s about WHO you know. 6. Be patient with yourself. This is not easy for anyone. 7. Have a great attitude. It shines in anything you…