If you “like” Lilly Pulitzer on Facebook, you’ve probably noticed that they’re having a contest for colleges. Not just any contest though… It’s a competition to see which school Lilly will go to for job recruitment. Um, can we all just take a moment here… Dream. Job. Alert.
The HR team at Lilly wrote this guest post about how to stand out in your internship or first job with Lilly. (The advice is great and applicable to really any internship or first job!)
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We receive tens of thousands of resumes for full time and internships every year. So you landed the job, but how do you stand out?
We have such a great leadership team in place at Lilly. They are eager to teach, mentor and develop young associates. That being said, we are a culture of “doers.” No one is going to hand hold and tell you exactly how to do your job and get noticed. It is up to you to stand out!
Be aware of company culture– Lilly has a great company culture and set of core values. As an intern or recent hire we saw the spirit of our culture in you during the interview process. Now is your chance to really immerse yourself into our day to day environment and embody those values.
Be Proactive– You should be anticipating what is going to come down the pipeline next and be ready to step up, get involved and bring in good ideas.
Always be prepared– Go to your meetings with a pen and paper. Take good notes. You never know when a senior leader is going to stop by your desk and see how it is going and want to know what you are working on (trust us- they will stop by and check in on you!).
Think outside the box– Our President once said “I never want to hear you say ‘this is how it was done in the past so that is how I am going to do it.’” We want you to think outside the box and always challenge yourself to one up yourself on the projects from year to year. So don’t be afraid to speak up in a meeting with an off the wall idea! You never know if your crazy idea for a college recruiting program will turn out to be a company initiative if you don’t speak up 🙂
Communication– You have to have solid communication skills! Whether it is presenting, having a conversation with co-workers or sending emails, if you want to be taken seriously you must be able to communicate effectively.
Network internally– Spend time getting to know other departments and line managers. Send an email or meeting maker for a coffee chat or lunch. Come prepared with good questions to help give you prospective of how their department fits into the cycle of business.
Schedule of events:
October 7 – 9 at 5 PM EST: Top 8 Schools
Oct 10 – 11 at 12 PM EST: Final 4 Schools
Oct 12 – 14 at 11:59 PM EST: Championship
Oct 15 at 5 PM EST: Winner announced on Lilly Instagram
Regardless of going for Lilly, that's great for any sort of job. I've started to look around for opportunities when I finish university next summer and it's all so daunting! Charlotte x La Vie en Gâteaux
These are all very helpful general tips. On a side note: I have to say though, Lilly Pulitzer came my school for recruitment events several times past few years and frankly LP did not stand out, to say the least. I think LP can certainly amp up its recruitment table and events with some proactive promotional materials. Just my two cents here.
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
This was super helpful! Thank you!
Kristin
crumbsandcurls.blogspot.com
Regardless of going for Lilly, that's great for any sort of job. I've started to look around for opportunities when I finish university next summer and it's all so daunting!
Charlotte x
La Vie en Gâteaux
These are great tips for trying to get any job!
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com/
These are all very helpful general tips.
On a side note: I have to say though, Lilly Pulitzer came my school for recruitment events several times past few years and frankly LP did not stand out, to say the least.
I think LP can certainly amp up its recruitment table and events with some proactive promotional materials. Just my two cents here.
What a great post!
Hunter
http://www.preponabudget.com
That's really cool 🙂
aclassystateofgrace.blogspot.com
Such wonderful tips and advice!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
Thank you so much for this post. My school, UCF, is no longer in the running, but your last link really helped a lot!
xoxo,
L
lesleyrcrews.wordpress.com