Like it or not for an effective first impression appearances do matter. We tell you how not to loose out on your dream internship because of an unfavorable first impression. First thing first, find out what sort of a work environment you are heading for. Research about the industry and based on that decide whether to lean more towards the conservative side or the creative side.
If you are heading for an internship in sectors such as law, accounting, finance or consulting – strictly formal is the way to go. Men can’t go wrong with a solid colored suit with coordinated full sleeved shirt and tie. Try and match your belt with your shoes and socks with your pants. Girls if you can pull off a smart skirt-suit then go for it otherwise opt for a chic and casual salwar-kameez. W’s clothing line is tailor made for such events. Make-up, jewelry, perfume and cologne should be kept minimal. Keep it simple and fuss free.
If you fancy a career in the creative industry – advertising, media, fashion or PR you can play up your formal wear by adding your own personal touches such as a bright hand bag or a statement necklace. Since the creative industries are not rigid about dress codes make sure your personality shines through in what you wear without going outlandish. Men too can take liberties with their wardrobe. However, make sure you are not spotted in any of the following- flip flops, piercings, hoodies, dirty denims, floaters, floaters with socks, week old stubble, chewed nails, spiky hair and bling bling. Guys leave your hip-hop hangover at home.
Invest in a good quality plastic folder with sections to keep your certificates, résumé, pen etc. rather than trying to balance all of it in your hands. It will make it much easier to take them out when required without spilling over. If it’s a campus interview leave your back pack in the waiting area and carry only the documents.
At the end of the day, looking well groomed and sharply dressed for an interview serves to reflect your professionalism. By making an effort to look the part, you are surely increasing your chances of making a favorable first impression.
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In the month of May, 2005, just before the Kansas State Board of Education began the Kansas evolution hearings to decide whether or not Intelligent Design would be taught in Kansas public schools, a young man named Bobby Henderson wrote them an open letter professing belief in a creature called the Flying Spaghetti Monster who created the universe after a heavy bout of drinking. He went on to demand that the Pastafarian Theory of Creation be taught along with ID and Evolution.”I think we can all look forward to the time when these three theories are given equal time in our science classrooms across the country, and eventually the world; One third time for Intelligent Design, one third time for Flying Spaghetti Monsterism, and one third time for logical conjecture based on overwhelming observable evidence”
In addition to Henderson’s now-famous Pastafarianism, another popular parody religion with rich literature is the Invisible Pink Unicorn. The IPU has its origins in the early Usenet forum alt.atheism, with records going back to 1990. She is extremely popular on internet discussion groups where she is invoked for humorous and argumentative purposes. The IPU concept was expanded in 1994-95 by a group of college students who created a manifesto, from which we get this famous quotation:
One web based religion known as the Church of Google declares that Google is in fact God. As proof, it points out that Google is omniscient and omnipresent. It answers prayers a lot more efficiently than any other deity: all you have to do is type in your problem and it will come up with hundreds of ‘solutions’ in less than a tenth of a second. Google can live forever in her servers – if one goes down, another would take it’s place – and as long as the internet can grow, Google can grow, making it potentially infinite. Finally, Google has more verifiable evidence than any other deity in existence.
Delhi seems to be all revved up for the Commonwealth Games 2010, and
With a fine ensemble starring Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Scott Adsit, Jack Mcbrayer and Rachel Bratch, 30 Rock is nothing short of brilliant. It follows the behind-the-scenes actions of THE GIRLIE SHOW, a fictional female sketch show which is eventually taken over by Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan), a comedian whose race-based riffs have certainly won a following. The lead in the show sees Jack Donaghy rising as the new network chief with a bloated sense of confidence as he proceeds to retool the show. Undoubtedly, Baldwin pulls off the best comic vignettes you’ll ever see!
Just like everything on this planet, fashion too has been severely hit by the dreaded R word. Yes, recession has slowly but steadily crept into our psyche and our wardrobe causing more than just a pinch in the pocket. In the coming months, be prepared to see an onslaught of ideas on ‘thrift shopping’, ‘how to get the look for less’ and ‘trends on a budget’ as the fashion industry scrambles to deal with recession.
Slumdog Millionare aka ‘Slumdog Crorepati’s’ promotion has been awful so far, at least in India. Far from being informative,they are in fact rather misleading. For a film, which hardly incorporates any song, especially as a narrative technique,it is