Understanding that it is time to leave your current position can be a stressful experience. But, stepping into possibility and new opportunity by leaving your job can not only be incredibly beneficial for your career but empowering as you are trusting your abilities as a professional. If you’re thinking of making a career change or […]
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The concept of creating your personal brand is a hot topic right now, especially when it comes to social media and creating your presence there. While it’s great to create a personal brand for your career, it’s a great idea to take it a step further and develop your professional brand as well. The two […]
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We talk a lot here on Style Nine to Five about how you can better prepare yourself for jobs, interviews, school and even taking the leap into business ownership. Along with this valuable information, it’s also important to share to also share the stage with powerhouse brands that can inspire your next career steps. In […]
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“So, do you have any questions for us?” *Cue silence* “No, I think you covered everything.” How many times have you been in an interview and your mind goes blank when the interviewer asks if you have any questions? Although the interviewer may have done an overview of the role, this is your opportunity to […]
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On air style-expert, fashion stylist, spokesperson, and brand consultant, Susie Wall, needs little introduction to Canadian fashion-lovers from coast to coast. We caught up with Susie to dish on all things fashion industry-related, the ins and outs of being a stylist, and breaking barriers as a trailblazer to turn an interest into a thriving career. […]
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Having clear objectives can help you create a direction and trajectory for your career. When creating career-driven goals, it is important that they aren’t too broad or generic. We can often get caught up in our ideal “end-game” rather than the necessary steps it takes to get there. When you’re setting goals for your career, […]
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Terminated, canned, fired, laid off, let go… as much as we’d all like to believe a simple solution exists, there’s no such thing as an easy way to fire someone. And no matter what anyone says or what you read, no one is an expert at firing people, either. There are no awards for firing […]
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If you’ve been in the workforce for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard of the concept of mentorships. But what does it actually mean and is it actually worth investing your time in? A mentorship is usually between two people, one of who is more senior in whichever area the mentorship is based in. […]
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“What’s your biggest weakness?” “Why should we hire you?” “What has been your greatest achievement?” “Tell me about yourself.” Yawn. Most hiring manager have been there, done that. These typical interview questions can give you basic information about your interviewee, but chances are, the candidate has pre-rehearsed answers to these standard questions, meaning they can […]
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Congratulations! You have decided to start/are thinking about starting your own small business. This process begins with you giving yourself a pat on the back as not many people have the confidence to invest in themselves and their ideas. There’s a ton of information online about how to start a business and it can be […]
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