TGIPF!

For those of you who forgot what these letters mean, its

THANK GOD ITS PINTEREST FRIDAY!

Some random Pinterest finds for your viewing pleasure:

Need it.

This made me laugh, but its the #truth.

Just, yes. 

I'm loving home decor with primarily neutrals with a splash of pink.

Blueberry, strawberry and banana fruit kebabs! God bless America. 

Green tea is my favorite, so I will be trying this Peach Mint Green Tea  recipe!

Did you find anything fun on Pinterest this week? 

xxx

3 Not-So-Obvious Interview Tips

Hello, kittens!

Today's post is about...job interviews. DUN DUN DUN. Many people tell me that interviewing is their least favorite part of job hunting. You can't hide behind your résumé anymore- you need to be able to effectively communicate your skills to someone who's purpose is to analyze you and measure your qualifications. Yikes!

There are endless amounts of lists on what to do and what not to do at an interview, so I won't bore you with the basics. Instead, here are three tips that I have not seen on many of these lists but I believe are helpful reminders.

1. Bring a hard copy of your résumé!
Even if they do not ask for it, you want to be prepared no matter what. I would hope that whoever interviews you has a copy but you never know! And get it printed on résumé paper.

2. Be friendly to the receptionist and whoever you meet, even if they are up for the same job as you are!
The receptionist rule has popped up before on many lists- you want to be kind and respectful towards them because not only is it the decent human thing to do, but it might go a long way. The receptionist might mention something to the hiring manager about you, so make sure that the lasting impression you leave on them is a good one. After all, they might become your future co-worker!
Adding to that, be kind to everyone you meet, even people who are waiting to interview with you! You might be thinking, "Why would I try to befriend the competition!?!" Not only will this speak to your character and leave even more of a positive impression on the receptionist but it will ABSOLUTELY calm your nerves! Treating someone as a person and not merely a competition figure will put your mind at ease. Its weird but it works. Try it and let me know.

3. Silence your phone and put it away.
Silencing it is a no-brainer, but log off of Twitter before your interview. Take the time to breathe, relax and focus. That way, come interview time, you will be ready to slay.

***Also, whoever made that "imagine your interviewer is naked" rule is crazy. DO NOT DO THAT.


What do you do to prepare for an interview? Holla @AyshKittyMeow.

xxx

Post-Grad To Do List

To those of you graduating from high school or college this Spring- CONGRATULATIONS! You've worked so hard for so long and you deserve every award, diploma and degree you've earned!

Tell me if I'm the lone wolf here, but it was only a few days after my graduation when the #PostGraduationSadness set in. (Read: I graduated from college a week ago. Literally, one week.)
Unless you're jumping right into your next adventure, you might be feeling a little lost and overwhelmed with finding your next step. So, I've come up with a little list to focus on. The list does not end here by any means, but I guess we're on that journey together, you feel me?

:/

1. Update your email/social media/LinkedIn.
Get rid of that fancy email signature with your laundry list of extracurriculars. That time has passed, sugar. I'd recommend making a new professional email account altogether. Do the social media cleanse- any embarrassing pictures need to go! Also update your LinkedIn if you use it to apply to jobs. If potential employers see your profile, you want to make sure your information is up to date.

2. Spruce up that résumé.
This post-grad-but-still-basically-a-student time is perfect to stop by your school's career service office. If you don't have one, take your résumé to people you trust to be professionals and ask for their input. If you need help building a résumé I recommend livecareer.com. It does cost, but I found it to be extremely helpful, and the templates are dope.

3. Be like Eminem and start cleanin' out your closet.
Get rid of anything you don't need. Less clutter makes it easier to move, if that's what you're doing. If not, less clutter is just generally less stressful.

4. TAKE A BREAK!
You've been working for a long time- take this time to not only reflect, but decompress. Take the time to refresh and reward yourself for all of your work. Get a new haircut, read your favorite book, take a vacation- whatever you do to really unwind! I like to fill my car up with a full tank of gas and drive around town blasting 90s pop. Don't knock it till you try it!

What's on your Post-Grad To Do List? Holla @AyshKittyMeow

xxx

AyshKittyBookClub: #GIRLBOSS

Oh, summertime. The perfect time of year to lay out at the pool, beach or whatever form of water of your choosing and catch up on all of those books that have been collecting on your nightstand. I love a good fictional story (if you're living under a volcano and haven't read the Hunger Games trilogy, do that NOW), but my favorite books to read are memoirs/stories from women I admire. So you can imagine my joy when I found out that Sophie Amoruso, CEO of the online clothing store NastyGal, was writing a book to share how she went from committing petty theft to being at the helm of a multi-million dollar business, all while being a total #GIRLBOSS. Loooooove. 

I'm beyond excited to read this and I hope some of you decide to give it a whirl as well. I'll be posting my thoughts about my summer reading in this AyshKittyBookClub series, so feel free to suggest other books and comment with your thoughts!

To get a sneak peak, read this article from PayScale. It was one that swayed me to pick this gem up. Then, pick it up here on Amazon!

Happy reading!

xxx

TGIPF (Thank God its PINTEREST FRIDAY!)

I love Pinterest.

You can find all kinds of fun things on there- recipes, photos, and my personal favorite- quotes. I'm big on quotes and these are a few I always come back to. Sometimes looking at a good quote gives you the kick you need to refuel your fire.

Sensing a theme? :) 

I've showed you mine, now you show me yours. Tweet your favorite quotes to me! @AyshKittyMeow

xxx

Welcome, kittens!

I'm not your typical cat lady. I don't have any cats- in fact, I'm allergic to them. So WHY in the world is my name so cat-driven?

What entices me is the symbolism of a cat. They are the symbol of fierceness, confidence and independence. They can purr, they can claw and they always land on their feet. While they do have the reputation of being aggressive and mean, you can't deny that they are regal, majestic creatures, can you? Nope.

When entering college, I created my @AyshKittyMeow Twitter handle because I thought it was cute and cheeky, but what I didn't know is that the "fierce feline" mentality would stick with me as I went through my entire college experience. The world needs more fierce felines (men and women) so I've created this blog to share the journey to becoming just that. At first, the thought of being an individual in a world that is so professionally driven seems like the impossible, but this blog is about striking a balance that is appropriate, fun and without sacrificing your individuality.

In my opinion, I feel like most people walk the line between who they are and who they think they should be. This blog is for the person who wants to keep it classy, but doesn't want to lose that fierce "edge" that makes you so fabulously you. Maybe you don't identify with this whole feline thing, but hopefully something in this blog inspires you to be exactly who you want to be- no regrets, no apologies.

This isn't my first time at the blogging rodeo. I've toyed with a makeup blog and a professional blog before thinking- why not combine the two, along with everything else?! I'll be covering tops like career advice, fashion, favorite quotes, and lifestyle (food, travel, etiquette, etc.)

Have any thoughts or suggestions? Leave me a line at @AyshKittyMeow.

xxx