Fashion is an ever-changing field that is constantly evolving to meet new trends in innovation as well as supply and demand. Now more than ever, fashion labels and retail companies are beginning the long-overdue work of becoming environmentally conscious and prioritizing sustainable production. More and more, designers and product managers are expected to have the […]
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Style Nine to Five spoke with Melanie about her company’s work culture, what she looks for in candidates, how to stand out as an applicant, and creating career opportunities. For eight years, Vancouver-based Melanie Auld Jewelry has been creating stunning pieces that tell a personalized story unique to its wearer, and has become a household […]
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As the world starts opening back up and things start to ease back into more normalcy, it’s time to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve learned since the COVID-19 pandemic began and how it can help foster a better future. Now, I know reflecting on a major global disaster doesn’t sound that appealing, […]
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Looking for a position in social media, digital marketing, video production or just simply looking to diversify the hard skills on your resume? Adobe’s range of programs might be just what you need. Having a basic understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud can really help your job application and make you a stronger candidate to potential […]
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Just like the demands of the job market are changing, so is the way we apply. With the rise of video content creation future employers don’t just want to read about your creativity, they want to see it first-hand! Whether you’re in fashion or are a multi-faceted creative, understanding how to create an effective portfolio […]
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“I QUIT!” You’ve seen this scene in the movies before: something happens at work and the character just can’t take it anymore. Then in a flurry of emotion, they go to their boss, say that they’re leaving and never coming back, grab their things, and walk right out of their workplace. Although it’s fun to […]
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So, you’ve worked hard and now have your own fashion label, but you’re stuck on one big question: how do you get people to wear it? Social media marketing is probably your best bet as the creator of a fashion label – after all, TikTok, Pinterest and Instagram are setting the new trends nowadays – […]
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Having a personal portfolio of work is a must for anyone looking to showcase their best professional work all in one place. While printed and sharable PDF portfolios are great to include in job applications, online portfolios are also easy to link in your email signatures and across your socials. What’s more, while traditional portfolios […]
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Two female entrepreneurs have launched a non-profit corporation to create more job opportunities in Canadian fashion and to put a spotlight on the country’s industry. Lidia Tesfamicael is a fashion designer and owns her own label, while Luxi Mathi has her own marketing company and is a makeup artist. The pair founded the Canada Fashion […]
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LinkedIn may not be the first social media platform you open when you wake up, but it can certainly help you get you where you want to go in your career. When you begin to be more intentional on LinkedIn about who and how you’re connecting with others, you’ll reap the rewards and get closer to creating a career […]
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