I recently went thrift shopping, the first in about a year!!
The first outfit I made with my thrifted items was a chic work fit.
I recently went thrift shopping, the first in about a year!!
The first outfit I made with my thrifted items was a chic work fit.
Say Whaat?!
My first job out of university, I was let go… just after a raise and before the one year mark.
I honestly never thought I would be fired in my life. Immediately I felt relieved…I don’t think that is supposed to be your reaction.
But afterwards the stigma attached to this circumstance hit me.
Is this going to affect my future?
I knew I had what it takes to be successful, but would someone take a chance with me now?!
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Don’t Dwell- Get Going!
Instead of dwelling on all the uncertainty faced before me, I put it in my rear-view mirror and looked forward to the future.
Whatever my feelings were about the company and the circumstance i was in… were irrelevant now- they weren’t going to change what happened.
So,
I updated my resume, and dived head first into my job search. Spending most of every day on it- essentially treating it as my new job.
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Take Advice where you can get it!
During my first job interview- my interviewer gave me some advice:
1. Ditch the cover letter- most interviewers don’t read it anyway
2. Use the achievement style resume – Information on achievement style resume
Obviously i did not get this job- but he did give me some valuable advice.
And the results were amazing.
The amount of callbacks for my resume increased substantially, and it landed me a job offer two weeks after I changed my resume!
Obviously I also took the time to send a thank you email for his advice.
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It’s not the end of the world
Of course during interviews the question came up: “What was the reasoning for leaving your last employment?”
Don’t lie- it will just come back to bite you in the end.
Turn the conversation back to the future and the possible position.
Example: “Although my last job wasn’t the right fit; This job is a perfect fit for the following reasons…”
Don’t complain about or slander your last company- it is only making you look bad.
Instead a company would prefer to hear that you learned from the experience.
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When One Door Closes, Another Door Opens!
I learned a great deal from my first employment. Although i was let go, it was definitely the reason why I got the job i was offered.
I gained so much more confidence in myself from the experience I gathered there.
I know I can handle anything a job can throw at me.
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I am appreciative to my past- but Elated and Excited for the future at my new job!
Orange Fashion like in construction grabs the eye- It is not a typical colour and stands out from the crowd.
Read on for more orange fashion inspiration!
I was catching up on my #dailygrindlook hashtag on instagram and was completely inspired by all these fabulous ladies incorporating a little orange in their wardrobe!
Say hello to: @ohishop
She took the bold colour and ran with it- the high neck line gives a professional feel.
And the intricate back gives a fun flirty feel to this possible business casual look.
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say hello to: @buddingfashionista
you can also check out her blog here: www.buddingfashionista.com
If the previous orange dress is a little too casual for your work place.
I have this version for you!
Pair a orange dress with a white blazer and add a chunky tortoise necklace for visual interest!
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say hello to: @chic_in_academia
you can also check out her blog here: http://chicinacademia.com/
She wore orange as a blazer.
She styled it so perfectly with the dark wash jean, white bag and top, with a hint of tortoise in the necklace.
This is a definite colour scheme to follow when wearing orange.
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say hello to: @sashadollfashioncloset
you can also check out her blog here: http://sashadollfashioncloset.blogspot.ca/
I am absolutely ga-ga over this orange look.
The tangy-orange paired with the checkered navy top goes perfectly together.
and if you add a leather jacket to any outfit…count me in!
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say hello to: @kaylapega_ffa
If you want a more subtle way to add some orange into your wardrobe.
Look for a piece that has a orange pattern!
The orange pattern in this skirt adds a definite cute factor into her outfit. She paired it with a off-white top and heel to let the pattern stand out.
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well this one is me!
@babyt_fashiondiaries
I also choose a skirt with an orange pattern from Old Navy.
I paired it with a polka dot pattern top.
The pairing of two brightly coloured patterns is a perfect business casual outfit for spring!
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Another suggestion is purchasing an orange purse.
I found this lovely outfit paired with a chic orange purse on the blog:
http://www.ivonnestacystyle.com/2013/03/big-orange-purse.html
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I hope you are inspired as much as I am by these orange looks!
What do you think about adding some orange to your wardrobe?
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