Category Archives: Internships

7 ways to make your cover letter stand out

July 11, 2020 9:29 PM ,

how to write a good cover letter, 7 ways to make your cover letter stand out //ew & pt

I’ve been reading a lot of cover letters lately.

Now, I’ve never liked writing cover letters and I can promise you I’ve written some pretty rough ones for internships in the past. Yes, I’ve forgotten to change the company name to the correct one. I’ve missed typos only to realize after I hit “submit.” I’ve put in a bunch of puns and sometimes a few jokes.

But now that I’m on the receiving end and I’ve helped a few friends give their cover letters a facelift, I’ve noticed there are a few surefire ways to make your cover letter stand out in a good way.

Here’s how to get your cover letter read and leave a lasting impression.

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10 ways to stop a bad commute from getting worse

September 9, 2019 12:02 AM ,

How to make a commute better - and stop a bad one from getting worse / ew & pt

My usual commute to and from work usually involves about an hour and a half of walking, riding a train, riding a ferry, and taking the subway (or more walking). And even though that sounds like such a nightmare for some … I don’t mind it? I know, I know.

Most days I view my commute as a time to get some reading done and to sort of relax (as much as one can when surrounded by people) … but some days are nightmarish, like when kids on bikes block train doors, when people blast their music sans headphones, or even when forms of transit get incredibly delayed or stuck.

And after months and months of going to and from work, I’ve compiled a list of some ways you can help stop a bad commute from getting worse or even just make a commute better from day to day.

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12 Things Having A NYC Fashion Internship Taught Me

September 2, 2015 2:44 PM ,

12 Things Having A NYC Fashion Internship Taught Me // Eyeliner Wings & Pretty Things

I am incredibly sad that my first real NYC internship has come to an end. I interned at HauteSpotter (previously known as HauteTalk) and I absolutely loved it. NYC fashion internships seem super glamorous but tough, but let me give you some ~real insight~on them.

Here’s a little bit more about my NYC fashion internship experience and the things I learned!

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The Intern Diaries: How To Find An Internship

June 30, 2015 10:35 AM ,

the intern diaries - eyelinerwingsandprettythings

  Okay, first of all you’re probably wondering “What makes this chick qualified to tell me how to find an internship?” Good question. Although I probably don’t have any credentials that qualify me to give such advice, I have already had two internships and I’m only just becoming a Sophomore in college. Plus, they’ve both been internships relevant to my dream career that are also portfolio-building. I also found both on my own without any help of my college. (Honestly, college career centers don’t seem to be too helpful when it comes to getting internships. At least not to me.)

So, I’m not your career advisor or guidance counselor or whatever the hell you call those intern-finding people but I can totally help you find internships with these tips. They’ll probably help you at least a tiny bit.

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