We’re halfway through the quarter, which means it’s a great time to evaluate your progress so far. Are you taking care of business or is there room for improvement?
No matter how you answer the question, Isaac Newton’s first law of motion should give you an idea of what to do next. If you’re doing well, stay consistent. Maintain your momentum. If you’re looking for better results, it’s time to change things up. Introduce something new that will help you get motivated to power through the weeks left in the quarter.
Jenn Hirsch '02 is the Global Startup Champion and Tech Trend Scout at EY. As a Futurist, Jenn believes in uncommon solutions – she observes them constantly, created them and continues to champion them in her work. She sees the world as a series of stories that connect to others and create all the changes we see today and in the future. She is primarily interested in connecting with creatives, entrepreneurs and changemakers focused on creating true disruption in the world. In her modicum of spare time, she’s a surfer and writer of passable science fiction. Learn more about Jenn and her advice to students in her Excellence in Actioninterview.
Interested in the business field? Come to Diversity & Success in Business on Oct. 30. This event will allow students to learn about the unique career paths of accomplished alumni and professionals from diverse backgrounds, and discuss mentorship, opportunities and resources for pursuing careers in business and navigating life after UCLA. RSVP here.
Confused as to what to wear to a networking event? There are many different categories of attire and you always want to make sure that you are dressing appropriately for the environment you are in. Attire should be adjusted based on industry as well as the audience of the event. For example, finance industries typically follow a formal dress code, whereas creative industries such as entertainment and design tend to be more flexible and casual. Check out this article, which breaks down the different forms of dress for any professional environment.
