You’ve heard it before: landing your dream job is all about who you know. This answers questions about how to make it in your industry, but there’s now one big problem – you don’t know anyone at your dream job! Don’t let this stop you. It’s not like everyone at that company started out knowing […]
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Part of what makes working in fashion so alluring is the mystery – it’s not easy to break in and can sometimes feel like an exclusive club only few can gain access to. With mystery comes myth – so what’s real and what isn’t? Is it true that all fashion bosses are Ice Queens? Do […]
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Do you find yourself wearing more metaphorical hats than your job title would suggest? You are not alone. It is not uncommon in 2023 for employees to be expected to take on various tasks outside of their job title. We live in the age of efficiency and productivity, where everything moves at lightning speed. So […]
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We’ve all got bad habits, but job interviews are no place for them to show up. For example, you could have a killer answer for every question that comes up, but if other applicants do too, speaking too fast or fidgeting may cost you the job. Before you head into any interview, try and remind […]
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In addition to the Style Nine to Five blog, there is some fantastic career and development content out there. These are our favourite websites and blogs that may come in handy for the many stages of your career. Bookmark these now to reference as needed! For productivity: The Forte Labs Blog Exploring the frontier of […]
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If you’re looking for a role in fashion, but aren’t sure where to start or you’re wondering what you can do without a fashion degree or years of industry experience, consider a role as a retail store manager. Not only are retail store managers in high demand right now, but taking on this role will […]
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Personal development has been a major buzzword over the last couple of years. Although the idea seems great in theory, actually putting it into practice can be a bit daunting. Where do you start? How do you know what to focus on? What resources do you have available to you? Here are six tips to […]
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So, you got laid off – there’s nothing wrong with that. It’s a big blip on your career journey, sure, but it’s not as hard to recover from a layoff as it may seem. Just try to keep calm, take care of yourself, and when you’re ready to move forward, here are four steps to […]
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Sometimes, you’ve just got to quit your job. It might sound crazy, especially in a culture that rewards hard work and being passionate about your career. But, truthfully, not all jobs are worth sticking around for – here are some reasons to keep in mind when considering if you should move on to a new […]
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The Devil Wears Prada put it best, “A million girls would kill for that job.” The fashion industry is one of the most difficult industries to break into, because to paraphrase Meryl Streep’s character from the iconic fashion film, “Don’t be ridiculous, everybody wants to be us.” Fashion is glamorous, creative, exciting and seemingly everyone […]
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