So, you’re applying to jobs and not hearing back. It feels like your personality or experience is the problem, but have you considered that your applications are the issue? Maybe the information on your resume isn’t concise enough, or tells very little about you – or, maybe no hiring managers have even gotten to reading […]
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Getting your break in the fashion industry is not always as easy as it may seem, and it may feel especially difficult when you don’t have any formal education or training in fashion to fill the requirements of your dream job and compete against graduates. Being a corporate escapee myself, when I took the leap […]
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Dreaming of a career in fashion? It’s likely you’ll find yourself working in retail at some point or another. With size on their side, department stores are a great place to work and they offer loads of opportunities for you to gain the skills and experience needed for a career in fashion. Working your way […]
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When starting my Master’s, I felt like I was going into the experience blind, especially starting my program virtually due to COVID-19. I wasn’t able to have the typical experience where you can interact with classmates on a daily basis, compare notes and ask questions. Although this experience posed its challenges, it forced me to […]
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Whether you’re just starting in your career, or have years of experience behind you, there are some dream job opportunities for you in the fashion industry. Christie, the founder of Style Nine to Five has built relationships and works with incredible companies and brings unique opportunities to you. The opportunities you’ll find on the job board […]
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So, you’re done school and it’s time to enter the workforce – except, you can’t. It’s not as easy as it sounded. You’re customizing cover letter after cover letter and embarking on a never-ending job hunt only to constantly turn up empty. When you’re putting tons of work into your applications and not even getting […]
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Well, I started styling in university while completing a bachelor’s in political science and a master’s in social work. I was drawn to fashion and it quickly became one of my favourite forms of expression. Before freelancing as a stylist and creative consultant, helping businesses and entrepreneurs with their visual representation and content creation, my […]
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There are loads of great reasons to interview people prior to hiring them to work for your company, but what about when they leave? You might think you know everything you need to know about an employee once they’ve handed in their notice, but if you think you don’t need to hold an exit interview, […]
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Realizing your passions lie elsewhere and being brave enough to change industries is no small feat! But, understanding how to successfully highlight your skills on your new resume can be tough! Not to worry, we are here to help! Here’s what to highlight on your resume when changing industries below. Emphasizing Major Accomplishments Although you […]
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No one enjoys receiving criticism in the workplace, no matter how helpful it may be. When you first hear criticism of your abilities, it’s far too easy to be tempted by insecurity – to belittle yourself and focus on the one flaw you’re now faced with. But receiving constructive criticism is important to your growth […]
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