Archive for Gift Ideas
Gifts for the Aspiring Executive (Girls)
Your young lady graduate wants to be an executive? Help her look her best during her first interview or resume distribution sessions. That one has to make the best first impression possible may put a lot of pressure on her, but you, her friends and relatives can give her these following items during her graduation party to boost her morale.
For her job interviews, you can give the following:
A Classic Work Duffel that can serve as her convenient carrier for jobhunting necessities like cell phone, make up for retouching prior to an interview, and her organizer.A classy bag tells a story about the taste of the individual. Because a fresh graduate cannot afford a designer bag yet, she will appreciate gifts that she can wear with confidence when joining fellow hopefuls in job application queues. If she applies in the business sector or in advertising firms, her taste in accessories will play a big role in her success.
An exclusive personalized mint tin. She will be speaking with people and shaking hands, joking with future employers and networking with contacts. She needs to have fresh breath no matter where she goes, and even during casual business dinners. A mint tin is a thoughtful gift exactly because our new lady graduate will not think of buying it herself. Prevent her from chewing gum before an interview and give her a personalized tin she can fill with mints later on.
Business cards she can put inside her organizer for giving out to people. Handing out cards can be an easy way for her to introduce herself to potential employers. The awkward new graduate can practice a bright smile in front of the mirror while she’s pretending to hand a business card to a new prospect or business contact.
Gift Certificate for her Favorite Magazines. A young female graduate is eager to try out new things, discover new trends and simply explore her new world. It’s amusing how many young girls rely on advice from women’s magazines to update their fashion sense and other needs. Give her the gift of reading, but to make sure that she buys only the magazines she’s interested in, make it a gift certificate.
Gifts for the Aspiring Executive (Guys)
We all have relatives and friends who are or plan to be executives in big companies. This is timely advice for graduation and other significant events in a student’s life that means he or she is taking the next step to becoming the business world’s next best thing.
Dress him up for success. Most new grads don’t have much money to afford the little bits of accessories that spell success. After that graduation party, surprise him with these gifts and let him know that you are behind his success all the way!
Business card case. See Silver Plated Business Card Case. Everyone will be talking about his gold case when he pulls it out to flash a business card. Companies will spring for the basic business cards, but you can provide a more elaborate one along with the case. He’ll appreciate you helping him to put his best foot forward. A new case and free business cards containing his credentials is a thoughtful touch. He can give these away to prospective employers or drop them in fishbowls of hip restaurants for exposure.
Briefcase. One can never have too many briefcases. The traditional type of case has been replaced with more fashionable styles. If he carries a laptop computer, find a briefcase that doubles as a computer case and a place to store his important documents.
Watch/timepiece, preferably personalized. Being on time is important for a businessman. He may need to know the time in this time zone and others as well. Give him a watch that is as smart as his mind. Brands like Seiko, TAG Heuer, Fossil, and Movado make excellent timepieces for the wrist.
Do not forget to include a nicely written card stating how much you wish him well in his journey to corporate success. Most young guys will be touched to the core albeit secretly.
Geeky Gifts part 2 of 2
Gifts for the Gamer Geek
Our husbands, dads and friends will always be boys at heart. What kid-hearted guy wouldn’t want to receive gifts for his gaming addiction? Here are some nice suggestions for giving our lovable gamer geeks during birthdays and anniversaries.
The newest gaming system
Always stay ahead of the technology. For gaming geeks, this means the latest video game system. Choose from the Playstation 3, Xbox 360, and the Nintendo Wii. Each has its own unique features to thrill the intense gaming fan. The games for these systems can get expensive, so you may want to purchase one or two favorites to get them started off right.
Lounge chair for gamers
If he is going to be playing for hours, he should be comfortable.A gaming lounge chair lets him keep good posture while defeating the dark lord.
A Sidetable for holding drinks
Playing can be tiring and what is more annoying to a guy gamer than having to stand up to get a drink from the fridge when the boss is going to eat up his minions? A side table beside him can be an unobtrusive reminder that he’s got to pause for a while to drink something.
Just remember to personalize the gift with a thoughtful card, so that he knows that you’re supportive of his game all the way.
Geeky Gifts part 1 of 2
Even geeks need love. They are more comfortable with a pocket of pens and the latest game about dueling warlords, but you gotta love ‘em. Here are ideas for gifts that will impress even the biggest geek in your life.
A new cell phone
The more things he can do with his cell phone, the better. The new smart phones will let him stay organized and coordinate his schedule with one device. Cell phones can handle videos, music files, photos, and, oh, making telephone calls. Surprise him with the best.
Computer accessories
What true geek doesn’t love to spend time on the PC? Who knows, he could come up with the next great video game or computer software program?
A wireless keyboard and mouse keep him from tripping over wires all the time. For his laptop, a cooling mat underneath extends the battery life and keeps the system from overheating. He can see the friends he talks to with a webcam.
Telescope
Not all geeks are into video games. Some have their head in the clouds. Help him reach for the stars with a new telescope. You can star gaze together on a warm summer night. He can even show you that star he’s going to name after you.
How can a geek differentiate your gift from the Ebay purchase deliveries he receives through FedEx? A personalized gesture or twist to the gift will do the trick. Send a unique card or a simple note saying “Because I love the geek in you.”
