Rainbows. The Final Countdown: Six Ways to Eliminate Stress During Finals Week. Finals week is possibly one of the most stressful weeks in college. Everyone is on edge, the library is packed, no one is sleeping and there doesn’t seem to be enough caffeine on campus to keep everyone going. HC is here to give you a few tips on how to not only stay sane during finals week, but how to come out on top! Check it off and make a schedule! The week prior to finals, create a checklist.
Make a list of the tests you need to study for and divide your study time up evenly on your weekly schedule, dividing your studying into different chunks. Schedule a block of time for going over class notes, and another block of time for rereading important chapters in the textbook, for example. If you know that one exam will be harder or will require more study time than another one will, then allot more time for the harder exams.
Organize! Gather up all of the notes and books you need for each class or exam, and keep them together in their respective piles. Remember to sleep. Eat right. Grad School 101: Your Guide to Graduate School Entrance Exams: MCAT, GMAT, LSAT, GRE. How to Send the Perfect Thank You Note. You’ve heard business professionals and your parents tell you, “Don’t forget to write a thank you note,” time and time again. If you’re anything like us though, you’re sick of hearing these instructions - we’re all old enough to understand the importance of a thank-you note (and obviously know to write one when it is deserved). Sending a thank you note, whether it be after receiving a gift, a job interview, or visiting a friend, should be second nature to you by now (and if it isn’t, it definitely will be after you read this article).
So we’re not going to go on and on about the power of a thank you note (it’s polite, thoughtful, professional, and makes a good impression), but rather show you the proper presentation and content for the oh-so-important after-job-interview thank you note. The Right Stationery Instead, use simple stationery printed with a sophisticated, yet simple font, like this one from Crane & Co . Sources:Manners by Kate Spade. What To Wear And What To Bring To An Interview. You’re sitting on your couch drinking instant coffee and hopelessly scrolling down the list of jobs on Monster.com, when you receive an unexpected call. It’s the Human Resources department of your dream job calling you in for an interview that starts in an hour. Adrenaline pumping, you jump up from the couch and realize you’re still in your bunny slippers and sushi pajamas. What’s next? How can you impress your future employer with just one glance? To help, HC’s dug up some tips on what to wear and bring to a job interview so this won’t be the last you hear from them.
What to wear: Dress the way you want to be perceived. For hopefuls in the arts or a more creative field such as fashion, publishing or photography, wear something that’s traditional, but still shows off your personality, such as an unusual pattern or a “notice me” accessory. Don’t dare to go bare. Always wear hosiery to an interview no matter how tan you may be. What’s that on your face? Shouldn’t you be on a street corner? The BEST Cover Letter Ever: How To Write It and Write It RIGHT. Now that you know how to write that ever-so-perfect resume, it’s time to WOW potential employers with a cover letter that leaves them in awe of your skills, and gives you what you’re looking for — an interview, and hopefully a job!
Step 1: FIGURE OUT THE EMPLOYEE’S NAME and contact information. When composing a cover letter, knowing the name of the employee to send your letter to, her position in the company, and the address of the company is crucial. An easy reason for someone to toss your application in the trash is spelling his or her name wrong. Put all this information on your cover letter — it may seem tedious but it’s professional and it gives an immediate indication that this isn’t a mass produced cover letter. “If you can get someone’s title that’s very important,” explains Beth Conyngham, President of Conyngham Partners, an executive search firm. To find someone’s title (if it is not on the job listing) try searching the company’s website, the person’s name (try LinkedIn!) Ms.