Job interviews can be nerve-racking, which is why it’s crucial to prepare for them as much as you can. By doing so, you’ll be able to focus on proving why you’re the best person for the job. The following are some job interview tips I’ve garnered over the years: 1. Research. Before you actually go … Continue reading
Author Archives: alithewriter
Job Hunting Tips
I promised that after I finally got my first post-college job, I’d give tips to anyone out there who has just graduated and may be struggling to find their first “real world” job the way I was last year. Although, really, these tips are just for anyone who’s looking for a job. Regardless, this blog … Continue reading
A Few Life Updates Since Graduation
I honestly can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I graduated college. It’s crazy to think that another group of college students will be graduating very soon and going on to do new things in their lives, whether it’s start grad school or jump right into the working pool. Either way, best of luck … Continue reading
Changes and Healing Hearts
My grandpa passed away on St. Patrick’s Day. I don’t want to make this post all depressing, but writing about it is the best way for me to express my thoughts and feelings, and I find it cathartic. Death is a part of life, after all, an inevitability. I really love my grandpa and I miss … Continue reading
Our Increasing Reliance on Social Media
It’s no secret that social media has taken over our generation in such a way that it’s essentially become a necessity. We use Twitter as a direct news source. It’s easy and fast enough, and isn’t that something we’re always looking for, convenience? Our generation certainly is not a patient bunch. We’ll take instant gratification … Continue reading
Television Writing
I’ve recently started reading a TV writing book called Television Writing from the Inside Out: Your Channel to Success by Larry Brody. It was recommended to me by one of the most knowledgeable college professors I’ve ever had the fortune of learning from. He’s worked on TV shows as a staff writer, and he’s also … Continue reading
Birthday Festivities (or Lack Thereof)
My birthday is in a couple of days, and this year I didn’t make any plans to celebrate. All I know is that I’m working that day, but in terms of going out and partying, that’s not going to happen this year. First off, planning anything is exhausting. There’s the matter of who to invite, … Continue reading
Etymology: The Evolution of Words
It’s interesting to think about how language evolves over time. Words that originally had one meaning now have a new meaning entirely. New words have even been invented (selfies and twerking, anyone?). It really is astounding, and there’s no stopping it. Language will continue changing with each new generation. As for our generation, there are … Continue reading
My New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the last day of the year, a time when we all reflect on everything that happened this past year, the good, the bad and the mediocre. This was a pretty big year for me, my biggest milestone being that I graduated from college. I started the year at one internship and am ending it … Continue reading
Take a Moment to Truly Be Thankful
Let’s face it: It’s so easy to take life for granted. We’re just so used to our routines, so busy with our daily lives, that it becomes that much easier for us to overlook things. We tend not to give the little things in life much significance, and because of that, life can feel monotonous at … Continue reading
Meticulous Musings 