Austin is constantly growing, so it’s always a good idea to keep your finger on the pulse and get to know new people. Networking groups and events offer many opportunities to get to know new people and to learn about new industries. Here’s a list of some networking groups and events you can get involved in.
The BASHH– This group puts together monthly happy hours in order for local Austinites to get together, have a drink and make friends. Typically, the events are held at bars downtown and, if you arrive early enough, have a free drink ticket for
Nothing beats finishing a long day at work then meeting up with friends or co-workers for dinner and drinks. Luckily, Austin is full of fabulous, creative restaurants. But which one has the best happy hour deals? Here are our five favorite Austin happy hour locations.
Clark’s Oyster Bar Even if you don’t like oysters, Clark’s happy hour menu is hard to beat. Every day from 3-6 p.m. the seafood restaurant has some kind of special. On weekdays, try their famous burger at half price with a $5 martini. On weekends, enjoy half-off wine bottles. Uchi and Uchiko
So you’ve done some research online and found the perfect internship or full-time job. Now, how do you get noticed? Cover letters help recruiters get to know you as a potential candidate and can show off the skills you can offer a company. On the other hand, a poorly written cover letter can immediately move you from the top to the bottom of the potential candidate list. Here are some quick tips that can guide you into drafting a killer cover letter.
Do your homework: Research the company and the type of role you’re applying for before writing your cover
Lunch meetings are a great way to meet with clients and discuss upcoming plans or ideas in a more casual setting. But, it can be hard to pick the proper place. Here are our five ideas of where to take a client the next time you get to pick the venue. 1. Italic: The Grab-and-Go
This Italian staple situated in the heart of downtown has recently launched a coffee shop near the bar of their restaurant. Here, you can grab pre-made sandwiches, salads and pastries and discuss business over a coffee. Italic’s location is walking distance from downtown Austin offices
So you created a product, and now you are itching to get it out there. If you’re a small business owner, you invested a lot of money and time in your product, and the sooner you start getting the word out, the faster you can start making money. You may think, ”Oh I need to start a PR campaign and get some media placements to start letting the consumers know.” However think twice before sending information immediately to the media. First, you want to make sure you are ready to enter the world of PR with your best foot forward.
This is a question I have been thinking about a lot this week.
For some reason over the past few days, I have been the biggest bully to myself. First, we went to a financial advisor…because yeah this adulting thing is so fun. I associate money with a great amount of guilt. The first reason is because I am not that well versed in all things finance; it makes my head spin. I want to make great financial decisions, but half the time I have no idea what anyone is talking about. So what do I do? Beat myself up
How in the world is it already 2016? I have no idea. Am I the only one that wasn’t ready for the New Year? This year I didn’t even come up with resolutions. Mostly because I didn’t have a chance to pause and think about what those would be…until now. Since the excitement of the holidays is over, and I am trying to get back into the mundane swing of things, I keep thinking about what I want out of this year.
The past few months have been all about transition, and with that comes good and bad. The biggest
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An astronaut! (laughs) I always thought that traveling to space would be the coolest thing ever. I used to watch Sesame Street and my favorite song was “I’d Like to Visit the Moon” that Ernie and Bert sang.
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I am thankful that I knew at an early age what I wanted to do and I have been doing it. I also have really supportive parents who would drive me to lessons all over the place when I was younger. In
I guess when it is your birthday you get introspective (is that even the right word?!). Yes, today I am 28…which means I am closer to 30 than 20. Ah, scary! However, for some reason, I feel like this is going to be the best year ever! I am going into this next year with a sense of confidence that I have never had before.
I haven’t blogged in forever, so I just wanted to say “hey, what’s up?!”. For some reason, when I sat down, I thought I had so much to write, but now I cant remember.
