Advice to Seniors/Recent Grads - Page 2

AlphaFrog · #16 08-21-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AUDeltaGam

The first thing that came to mind-
"It's pink..." "and it's scented! I think it gives it a little something extra, don't you think?"- Legally Blonde

Glad I'm not the only one.

adpiucf · #17 08-21-2006, 01:55 PM

I thought the same thing.

Here's another tip, and it is something that came up recently in my office: Observe the dress code. Your strapless top or sundress may be fine for a date or picnic, or even at church, but it needs to be covered with a cardigan while you are at work. Unless you're a model on a photo shoot.

It just takes one person like this to make your boss cancel Casual Friday. (It hasn't happened yet here, but we fear it is only a matter of time!).

Don't take advantage of the dress code. Business casual still means businesslike.

Don't keep a framed photo of you wearing your skimpy bikini on your desk in plain sight. I don't care how amazing you think you look. There's a more work-appropriate photo of your vacation to Bermuda that of your belly button ring.

Scandia · #18 08-21-2006, 07:02 PM

Well, nobody in my company has gotten into trouble for sleeveless shirts/dresses yet. But if someone did get yelled at for capris and moccassins, they may crack down on more. Hence I wear either a shawl or a crochet cardigan over sleeveless shirts unless it is 90+ degree weather.

adpiucf · #19 08-21-2006, 08:33 PM

Sleeveless and strapless are not the same thing.

#20 08-21-2006, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

*Unless you plan to lose a drastic amount of weight in your senior year, buy one professional outfit a month (business casual, a suit, business attire, etc.)when you're a senior. You can get things on sale, and by the time you finish college, you'll have like 9-10 professional outfits and won't have to stress out about spending lots of time and money building up a career wardrobe.

that is really good advice, i could not agree with you more. dress clothes are so expensive and i'm having trouble buying it all at once. all i've ended up with is big bills and about two weeks worth of clothes.

tunatartare · #21 08-21-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PoohsHoneyBee

that is really good advice, i could not agree with you more. dress clothes are so expensive and i'm having trouble buying it all at once. all i've ended up with is big bills and about two weeks worth of clothes.

A counselor at my school told me that during a seminar on how to dress in the workplace. Of course, it was in April of my senior year.

Scandia · #22 08-21-2006, 09:15 PM

I know. But sometimes, some straps can be so thin, that the top/dress can come close to being strapless. The dress code specifically forbids strapless/halter/spaghetti-strap.

AlphaFrog · #23 08-22-2006, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Scandia

Hence I wear either a shawl or a crochet cardigan over sleeveless shirts unless it is 90+ degree weather.

Please tell me I either read this wrong, or I've got the completely wrong picture in my mind, because this is what I'm getting:

tunatartare · #24 08-22-2006, 09:10 AM

I own the cardigan version of this from Ann Taylor, which is what I'm hoping Scandia meant. Although with her, you never know.

Scandia · #25 08-22-2006, 06:23 PM

It's very close to what KLPDaisy means. I don't own a poncho.

seussN10 · #26 08-23-2006, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

*Unless you plan to lose a drastic amount of weight in your senior year, buy one professional outfit a month (business casual, a suit, business attire, etc.)when you're a senior. You can get things on sale, and by the time you finish college, you'll have like 9-10 professional outfits and won't have to stress out about spending lots of time and money building up a career wardrobe.

A quick note from someone who bought cloths for work before starting work and missed the mark for what was acceptable/expected. I was way too dressed up for work; the casual part of business casual was more evident. Put away money for clothing each month but don't buy the actual clothing until you’re sure of what is expected. For example business casual can mean different things at different companies, ranging from button down shirts and slacks to polos and khakis. Have enough clothing to make it though a week or a couple of days and then go shopping for clothing with the money you’ve saved up. This way you’ll be sure to fit in with the company’s culture.

tunatartare · #27 08-23-2006, 01:42 PM

You may think that the cheesteak with extra onions that you had for lunch is a piece of heaven, but not all of your coworkers will agree. If you're going to eat at your desk, throw your leftovers out someplace outside of the office so your coworkers don't have to smell them for the rest of the day.

adpiucf · #28 08-23-2006, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KLPDaisy

You may think that the cheesteak with extra onions that you had for lunch is a piece of heaven, but not all of your coworkers will agree. If you're going to eat at your desk, throw your leftovers out someplace outside of the office so your coworkers don't have to smell them for the rest of the day.

We actually had operating hours for the microwave and rules about fish at our last office because certain folks would bring especially pungent lunches. We've since moved to a new location and the kitchen is far enough away so I don't have to smell Lean Cuisine from 10:30-2:00.

jubilance1922 · #29 08-23-2006, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by seussN10

A quick note from someone who bought cloths for work before starting work and missed the mark for what was acceptable/expected. I was way too dressed up for work; the casual part of business casual was more evident. Put away money for clothing each month but don't buy the actual clothing until you’re sure of what is expected. For example business casual can mean different things at different companies, ranging from button down shirts and slacks to polos and khakis. Have enough clothing to make it though a week or a couple of days and then go shopping for clothing with the money you’ve saved up. This way you’ll be sure to fit in with the company’s culture.

Great suggestion. My entire company is business casual, but because I work in a lab setting, my group tends to stay closer to the "casual" end. I actually have a bunch of nice clothes that I needed for another job that I can't wear anymore!

Rudey · #30 08-23-2006, 09:25 PM

Tell everyone they're morons.

Abuse your interns.

Close your office door and talk dirty to your girlfriend.

Tell your coworkers they're homos.

Tell your coworkers that the quiet guy is gay.

Close your office door and talk dirty to the girl you're cheating on your girlfriend with.

If you think you may get fired, quit, but not before downloading child porn on your boss' computer and calling the FBI the next day.

Remember you're always right. If anyone gets in the way, chew them up and spit them out.

Wear those really big condoms. Girls love it.

-Rudey
--And don't forget to tell your mom you love her because that's important too.