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There are certainly enough questions that flood our minds come day one of our internship at “fill-in-name-of-prestigious-company-here” (the first undoubtedly being what to wear). Others might involve how much cushion time you need for your very first commute, what makeup fix-ups you should throw into your bag and whether or not you’ll make it all day in those wedges, or should you bring a pair of flats just in case? While these are important questions to ponder before we actually get to the office, several more hit us in the face when we walk through that glass door. We get thrown into an...
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Name: Amy PreiserAge: 26Job Title/Description: Web Editor for ELLE DECOR – I work with an incredibly creative and smart team to translate one of the best magazines in the world to the web. College/Major: “Marketing the Intangible” at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Twitter Handle: @firstpreiser (but don’t forget to also follow @elledecor)Website: www.elledecor.com
What was your first entry-level job in your field and how did you get it?Amy Preiser: At 16, I lied about my age to get an internship at The Beachcomber, a local newspaper in Long Beach, California. Several...
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There's no doubt that networking has huge benefits, but networking shouldn't be limited to professionals or even “adults.” Some of the most valuable connections you can make are with people your own age—after all, some day we will be the ones in charge! Whether they can put you in touch with the internship coordinator at your favorite company or help you find a place to live in a new city, there are plenty of benefits to networking with peers. Here are some creative ways to network with people our own age.
Join a professional club
A campus organization that focuses on your career is a great...
