LinkedIn is one the most powerful and meaningful social networks to-date. irst and foremost, LinkedIn is the second place most employers look for job candidates before posting open positions. (1st place: Network.) Most open positions never get posted online because recruiters and employers alike use their networks to find potential candidates. The point is to use LinkedIn to build upon your physical network. Make it a point to connect with friends, colleagues, past employers and mentors.

Career, SocialJasmine DianeMay 8, 2017LinkedIn, Job Search, Career

Outfit Advice to the Girl Who Hates Interviews

First things first, what are you going to wear? Be modest AKA no cleavage or short hemlines. I always say play it safe with a little personality during your first interview. Let your resume and personality do all of the work. Don't worry sis, once you get the job you can slay every single day.

Career, StyleJasmine DianeApril 1, 2017

7 Ways You Can Use Your LinkedIn Profile in 2017

Sis, stop playing and add all of your old professors on LinkedIn. Professors know the industry and are often connected to industry professionals near and far. Adding old colleagues and professors opens you up to their network without you having to say much. Someone might consider you for a position just based on the mere fact that you're connected to one of their fav college professors.

Social, CareerJasmine DianeMarch 7, 2017

3 Strategies to Get Better at Interviews

OMG this is it... interview day. Sis, I want you to be confident and conversational. Do not answer any questions with one word responses, always explain. You've prepared for this moment all night. Below is a list of 3 strategies to get better at interviews.

CareerJasmine DianeFebruary 27, 2017Interview, First Job

How to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile in 3 Easy Steps

Does your LinkedIn profile suck? No worries, we're about to change that. I want to see other brown girls win at this career stuff and a lot of it starts online. Keep scrolling to read how to improve your LinkedIn profile in 3 easy steps.

CareerJasmine DianeFebruary 21, 2017Linkedin

5 Tips for Surviving Your First Job

You've already submitted the perfect resume, built your LinkedIn profile and used your connections to land your dream job. Below I am going to outline a couple of my workplace survival tips.

Career, LifestyleJasmine DianeJanuary 26, 2017

How to Wear a White Button-down to the Office

In today's lookbook, I'm teaching you how to wear a white button-down to the office. I'm obsessed with the simplicity and versatility of this top. Working girls need to know how to get the most bang for their hard earned dollars.

Style, CareerJasmine DianeJanuary 10, 2017

5 Silly Mistakes You're Making on your LinkedIn

LinkedIn, how I love thee. There was a time when I despised LinkedIn but that has come and gone. LinkedIn is great to build your professional network, look for new jobs and for career inspiration. One of my favorite things to do on LinkedIn is to look at other advertising industry professionals profiles.

Post Grad Chat, Career, SocialJasmine DianeJanuary 4, 2017

Branding Rules Every Grad Should Know

What is personal branding for you? Personal branding is what you share of yourself and how it's perceived by the outside world. I started blogging nearly 4 years ago, with the idea that being myself would sell.

Social, Post Grad Chat, Career, MarketingJasmine DianeJune 6, 2016

How to Nail Your Big Girl Job After a Stellar Interview

It's finally here, your first in-person interview for your dream job! The interview went great, I mean nothing but great vibes and they practically threw the job offer in your face. Now what? First, you play it cool during the interview as they show you around the office and spill all of the job perks. Remember, they need to fill the position just as a bas as you need the paycheck.

Post Grad Chat, CareerJasmine DianeMay 23, 2016

3 important Lessons I've learned from Working Full-Time

Working full-time has taught me so much. I've learned a lot about myself and the world in general. This week marks one month since I slayed day one at my ad agency gig. Working for someone else has forced me to follow rules, be social and taught me so much a bout social media in general.

Post Grad Chat, CareerJasmine DianeMarch 17, 2016

How to Slay Day One at an Ad Agency

I'm so excited and a little nervous, but happy more than anything to start at my new job. I want to do well with the company, so I've decided to share some of what I've learned in terms of job searching, professional apparel and standing out in the saturated market space for good paying jobs post graduation.

Post Grad Chat, Career, LifestyleJasmine DianeFebruary 23, 2016

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