Back to school signifies a time to get back into the grind, but for me, the highlight of this season is undoubtedly the quest for new gear. My list of school supplies includes binders, boots, textbooks, trousers, an agenda, and accessories. Of course, a few other additions may help to ease the mind come midterms. […]
Read moreIt’s really difficult to put in a nutshell all the responsibilities and steps that are involved in a buying process. Buys are usually done 6 to 8 months in advance, therefore pre-planning and working closely with the planning department is crucial. Although I am continuously purchasing product for the stores all year round, the core […]
Read moreIn this fluid and ever changing industry of fashion, we learn new tricks every day on the job to manage the flux. What happens when what you know is not enough to keep up? You may need to consider updating your skills through schooling. Don’t fret! It doesn’t have to mean a do-over for your […]
Read moreWill video resumes replace the paper resume? I stumbled across the idea of video resumes when a friend of mine (currently living State-side) visited Toronto recently. She asked if I had ever heard of a “video resume”. I hadn’t, so I did my research. Profiled by the Huffington Post in 2009, and now used among […]
Read moreStyle Nine to Five is a one-stop fashion career website that brings fashion industry employers and job seekers together with a large listing of fashion jobs, online pre-screened resume database and expert advice columns. Style Nine to Five contains the latest and most extensive listing of fashion jobs in Canada which attracts top employers and fashion […]
Read moreI am no Whitney Port. Unfortunately, I do not spend my days amongst famous fashion publicists, or work in an office surrounded by designer goodies, nor are there cameras that follow my every move. But I will tell you that I consider myself to be a “professional fashion intern” of sorts. I have held past […]
Read moreWhen you are searching the fashion job market seemingly endlessly, you’re bound to come across postings for retail help. Even though this may not be your first choice, it’s important to remember – everyone starts somewhere! Many retailers across Canada are headed in larger cities across the nation, so your dream of designing for a […]
Read moreStyle Nine to Five is the one-stop fashion career website that brings fashion industry employers and job seekers together with our large listing of fashion jobs, online resume database and expert advice columns. Style Nine to Five contains the latest and most extensive listing of fashion jobs in Canada which attracts top employers and fashion […]
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It’s important to enter the fashion industry with a good attitude, a thick skin, and a backbone. It’s a tough gig, and it can be hard to gauge where entry level stops and experience begins. Because the industry is so multifaceted, there may not be comparable fixed salary for your role within a company. Roles […]
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Read our latest blog post on what to wear to an interview: 5 Interview Staple Pieces You Need in your Closet Google the term “what to wear” and you will find that one of the top searches under the subject seems to be a question of dressing for interviews. This is no surprise, as for […]
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