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18 Unique Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

June 14, 2017 9 Comments

Father’s Day is only a few days away! This year it’s on Sunday, June 18, so it’s time to get those last-minute gifts before it’s too late. I finally got my dad’s present yesterday so I’m a lot less stressed. I thought I’d share what I got him as well as a few other ideas to get started. Each dad is different so there’s an idea for every type of dad whether they like traveling, wine, or tech. Not only they are all available immediately or in a few days in time for Father’s Day through Amazon, they’re also budget-friendly […]

Life, Work

How to Get a Job at a Big 4 Consulting Firm

May 30, 2017 2 Comments

Everything you need to know when applying to a Big 4 consulting firm.

IT consulting was a totally new concept to me about a year and a half ago. I went blindly into the Big 4’s recruiting period my first week of grad school. I was ill-prepared for the whole process. This included preparing my resume, going to a firm’s social, and learning more about these companies. Needless to say, I did not get an internship, let alone the first interview. The consulting internships I applied for later in the year went better but I still didn’t land that coveted consulting internship. I was prepared this year. After a co-worker at my summer […]

Grad School, Life, Work

Quick Tips: Finding Your Career Path

May 26, 2017 2 Comments

As college or graduate school winds down and graduation approaches, thinking about your post-graduation plans can be stressful. If you don’t have a job, don’t worry just yet, you’re not alone. You can make it happen by getting organized and doing your research. My biggest tip, of course, is to have a system for getting through the application and interview process but that’s for another post. The big problem I faced when I was about to graduate from my undergrad program was that I had no idea what I wanted to do. I had a few interviews by April but […]

Life, Style

8 Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100

May 23, 2017 No Comments

What to wear for summer weddings, graduations, and other events!

I’m so excited to be graduating in a week and a half! My mom has been bugging me to choose a dress to wear to graduation so I’ve been on the search for dresses that can also work as wedding guest dresses, or anything else that comes over the summer. My style is pretty simple day-to-day with a lot of black so I wanted to go with something that had color, a print, or crochet detailing. Macy’s, Lulus, Forever 21, and Nordstrom all have amazing options right now so if you can find a dress and they’re having a sale, it doesn’t […]

Life, Work

5 Questions To Ask At The End Of An Interview

May 22, 2017 No Comments

5 questions to ask at the end of your interview

When going into a job interview, most of us prepare to answer the tough questions and perfect our answers to the dreaded “tell me about yourself”. However, the end of the process is just as important as the beginning. When the end of the interview comes along and the interviewer asks if you have any questions, many people hesitate to ask questions about the company and position, but bringing up these topics can show that you are thoughtful, eager, and interested. Here are five must-ask questions to start that dialogue: About the position It is always important to be informed about the company and […]