Cufflinks For the Summer Internship Interviews

Ahhhh! Summer is upon us. Its time for endless days at the beach just basking in the sun without a care in the world. Let the sand run between your toes as you watch listless clouds float by. Crisp, cold drinks and iced beer make their frosty appearances as you take that first sip and wonder how you ever worried about silly things like bills and final exams.

BAM! And then you wake up to the blare of an alarm and the realization that you have snoozed through its blistering sounds for the last 45 minutes making you late for your 8am Chemistry exam. The only remnant of your summer dream is a thin sliver of drool making its way down your chin. As you gather up your notepads and textbook and speed to class, you seem to have much more on your mind than your impending chemistry test (how does electromagnetic radiation carry energy to a receiver from a transmitter again?!). With summer just around the corner and tuition increases an all-too-real possibility, you will need to start looking for a summer job. Sure, you could just walk in and secure a position in the electronics department at your local Wal-Mart, but being a junior in college, it might be high time to begin exploring internships that actually RELATE to your major and that will get you the foothold you need in the industry you're actually studying.

Once you have visited your college advisor and the career resources department at your university in search for summer internship opportunities and once your resume is polished and submitted, the interview requests will start rolling in (that is, of course, unless you are a drama major attempting to secure an internship position at the top chemical engineering firm in the city, in which case, good luck). In addition to being doubly sure that you actually KNOW all of the skills and keywords you wrote about in your resume and cover letter, you will want to make sure you look the part for your interview.

Now, it may be very tempting for a high school or college student who is used to wearing faded t-shirts and ripped jeans to simply do the bare minimum in terms of dressing up for an internship interview; however, bear in mind that also applying for these same internships are those brown-nosing eager beaver students who would bring in freshly baked homemade cupcakes to the interview if they thought it would secure them the position. Yes, that's right. The guy from your statistics class who always raises his hand to ask a few more questions right when your professor is about to let everyone leave class a little early on a Friday afternoon...he will probably be there. So will that girl who lingers behind in class everyday to see if there is any extra work she can do for the week since she has already written her 15 page paper that is not due for another three weeks. These brown-nosers will be dressed to kill in one of the fifteen suits they have already purchased for just this internship opportunity, so you will need to look the part to compete.

So now you have the suit all tailored and pressed (yes, you will need to get it tailored and pressed for the perfect fit). Why not take your appearance one step further and do something that those brown-nosers may have easily overlooked? Pair your suit with the perfect set of cufflinks. Here are a few hints on selecting the right cufflinks for the right internship. After all, in this decision, it's imperative that you know and work with your audience.

• If you are, say, competing for an internship at one of the top law firms in the city, you could go a couple of different ways. As lawyers are known for their conservative ways, you cannot go wrong picking a traditional solid-colored set of cufflinks. A classic set like single-colored knot cufflinks would also be very appropriate, as long as they are matched to your shirt and tie. If you don't want to be too traditional and would rather have a little bit of an edge, there are many lawyer-related cufflinks to choose from like cufflinks that depict the scales of justice or a gavel. Don't try to get cute by wearing ambulance or barracuda cufflinks or the only door you will see is the exit door.

• Should you be applying for an accounting, engineering or financial services intern position, the same rules apply. These are considered the more conservative industries, so try to keep your entire look traditional. Some variations are acceptable, like wearing golf-themed cufflinks, since this is considered a traditional sport. However, should you be heavily into motorcycles, now might not be the time to whip out those Harley Davidson cufflinks.

• If you are competing for a position as a graphic artist or a video game designer and programmer where the office might be a little more laid-back than the typical corporate environment (ping pong tables and video came consoles in the break room as opposed to Financial Times newspapers strewn about the espresso machine), you will still want to make a professional appearance with a suit and tie; however, you could add a little bit of zing and creativity to your attire with some themed cufflinks. For example, you could choose some sterling silver Batman cufflinks or high-tech-inspired cufflinks (CD or microchip ones, for instance). Just do your best not to take this leeway a little too far. You want to come across to your potential new employer as professional and creative, not as that eccentric guy who sits in his cubicle burning incense and listening to Bob Marley all day whilst grooming his Chia pet.

Sure, there is a possibility you might be getting paid squat as a summer intern and used as the office whipping boy running errands for the big whigs and doing their dirty meticulous work; however, you will be gaining experience in your industry that will look fantastic on your resume and you are sure to be earning a bit more than a stocker at Wal-Mart. By simply dressing the part and backing that up with actual knowledge and experience (bone up on your interview questions beforehand), you are guaranteed a shot at that summer internship.

Whether your interests are in silver, gold, artistic, sports, or other theme-related cufflinks we've got you covered. Cufflink Aficionado carries a broad range of men's cufflink products designed to meet each connoisseur's individual style and interest. Our selection of men's cufflinks is sure to top off that perfect look!

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Think Cufflinks Are Only For The Wealthy?

Cufflinks have a real image problem. They are perceived as a high class luxury item for the wealthy and the upper crust; an extravagance, if you will for the elite members of society. While the cream of the crop certainly do tend towards connecting their French cuffs with a pair of top of the line cufflinks, this doesn?t mean that you can incorporate them into your wardrobe too.

Cufflinks were originally born of necessity. Simply put, in the old days, shirt were made to be worn with cufflinks. Men would either fold one cuff over the other and push the link through (these were called barrel cuffs) or they would push the insides of the cuffs together and pop the cufflink through (these were called ?kissing cuffs?). The latter style is more popular and considered more ?proper.? With this style, both ends of the cufflinks are visible from the outside of the shirt.

Over the years, the popularity of cufflinks has waxed and wanted but they never die out. They are quite simply a fashion statement and and extravagance that men will always make a priority. These days, there are more styles, colors and themes for cufflinks than ever before. They are also more affordable than ever before. This has led to cufflinks becoming quite the collector?s items as well.

Cufflinks make a statement. A man that wears cufflinks cares about himself enough to dress right. They also can make a statement about the wearers personality. You can choose from so many different themes that there is bound to be a style for you, from NFL teams to Martini cufflinks to occupational designs for lawyers and doctors. These also make great gifts no matter the recipients interests.

Personalization is another unique aspect to cufflinks. Add a pair of initials to a stylish pair of silver cufflinks and you?ve branded them as yours. Looking for groomsmen gifts? What better way to thank your buddies than to present them with a pair of cufflinks that they can wear on your big day and for years to come. They will be sure to appreciate you for such a thoughtful gesture.

Them important thing to remember is that you don?t have to be the Duke of Earl or a Wall Street Banker to take advantage of wearing cufflinks. Men from construction workers to delivery men wear them when they don a dress shirt and so can you. Don?t have a dress shirt? Well then we can?t help you!

Simon is a freelance writer and is in charge of content writer for Executive Gift Shoppe. They are an online retailer of designer men?s cufflinks, money clips, business card holders and pocket watches. Their products are perfect for groomsmen and executive gifts.

London Cufflink Designer Takes On The World

Visit Ian at his studio in Lavender Hill Clapham and you?ll find him working at the coal face with his subordinates, unafraid to get his hands dirty. A Scouser by birth and the son of a builder he chose a different career path that lead him out of working class Liverpool and into London, the fashion capitol of the world. After designing for many prestigious brand names Ian thought it was time to harness his energies and direct them toward developing his own brand. It?s been a long road from Liverpool, now his delightful cufflinks are displayed in some of the most famous department stores around the world, including Selfridges and John Lewis (UK), Nordstroms (USA) David Jones (Australia) plus stores in Japan with un-pronounceable names. The cufflink market is becoming more crowded as designer brands cash in on the growing popularity of men?s jewellery. Plus there is the lure of manufacturing in Asia as a way to increase profits, but not without risk of negative effect on your reputation. Increasing profits at your customer?s expense does not make good long term business sense. Ian?s a big fan of traditional British craftsmanship and prefers the workmanship he gets from his own Battersea studio.

Ian?s designs are hand cast in pure English pewter, because it gives the most accurate result. Each item is double plated in rhodium, a precious metal derived from platinum, and polished before being hand-enamelled or inset with Swarovski crystal. Then polished and inspected again to make sure it?s flawless. Rhodium prevents tarnishing and adds functionality to form making them extremely hard wearing, less likely to be scarred thus adding value. His cufflinks don?t tarnish and neither will his reputation. His customers keep coming back for more precisely because he does not cut corners.

The bespoke market survives amidst a mass manufacturing revolution, delivering products in accordance with an ever growing demand. Other reputable designers are also gaining recognition for their talent, Jo Downs, Babbette Wasserman, Veritas and Tateossian. Their styles differ enough to maintain originality and the majority of their cufflinks are made in England. Ian literally draws his design inspiration from the world around him. He?s always looking at patterns and reflections, sketching things that catch his eye as he walks down the street. His designs have been copied, often blatantly by many big names. He continues his work happily labelled the quiet achiever, carving out a name for himself in the fashion rock face of. The only thing that overshadows Ian?s immense talent is his sincerity; his working class principles remain intact. Having a pair of his cufflinks in your collection is a must; you?ll reveal their unique story each time you bind your links to cuff. Now his cufflinks are available on http://www.patrickmcmurray.com and other quality shops.

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