5 Ways Volunteering Can Boost Your Career - Style Nine to Five

5 Ways Volunteering Can Boost Your Career

When it comes to career growth, there are many paths you can take to help boost your career. Further education, interning, and taking on additional opportunities at work are tried and true ways to make your resume shine. But what about volunteering? Although it can sound like extra work, giving back to your community definitely […]

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Building Your Personal Portfolio - Style Nine to Five

Building Your Personal Portfolio

If you haven’t started a collection of your work – this is the year to start! Portfolios, whether through browser-based or shareable pdf, offer more real estate than your resume by being able to show proof of your work, projects and capabilities.  While portfolios are predominantly required for jobs in the art, design, publishing and […]

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Working Internationally in Remote Creative Jobs - Style Nine to Five

Working Internationally in Remote Creative Jobs

Many young professionals or creatives may have dreams of living in international cities with job opportunities in fashion and other creative sectors. But with the pandemic and rates of permanent remote work set to double in 2021, many may be looking to adjust their plans and career goals. So what do you need to know […]

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How to Make the Most of Your Remote Internship - Style Nine to Five

How to Make the Most of Your Remote Internship

Internships can already be difficult to navigate, but throwing in the aspect of working remotely during a pandemic can be a whole other can of worms. The purpose of internships is to gain experience understanding in your field, and although you might not be in a physical office space to interact with colleagues, there’s still […]

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4 Valuable Takeaways From Retail Job Experience - Style Nine to Five

4 Valuable Takeaways From Retail Job Experience

Working retail can certainly have its ups and downs – and sometimes the experiences you have can leave you feeling as though you never want to work retail again. I know – because that’s exactly how I felt. I had worked retail in high school and during my gap year, in two different stores, and after those […]

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How To Create a Video Application - Style Nine to Five

How to Create a Video Application (and Why!)

The job market is tough right now, and you need to stand out from the sea of competitors that are vying for the same positions. They might have more experience or education than you do, but do they have a personality-filled, fun, energetic, and unique application? If you’ve followed our recent blog posts on creating […]

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How Writing for Industry Publications Benefits Your Career - Style Nine to Five

How Writing for Industry Publications Benefits Your Career

Looking to showcase your industry expertise but not sure where to start? Try freelance writing as a contributor for industry publications! Freelance writing can seem daunting to many as the common misconceptions is that you have to have a background in English or Creative Writing to get started, but this isn’t the case. Freelance writing […]

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Hiring the Right People to Join Your Company in 2021 - Style Nine to Five

Hiring the Right People to Join Your Company in 2021

The black and white aspects of hiring make staffing-up seem easy. Does the candidate have the education you’re looking for? Check. Do they meet your job experience criteria. Check. Do they have the hard skills you want? Check. But, as anyone who has ever hired someone knows, there’s more to making a successful hire than […]

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How to Ask For a Reference Letter - Style Nine to Five

How to Ask For a Reference Letter

Whether it’s applying for a new job or continuing your education, reference letters can help you seal the deal! Asking for a reference letter can be an intimidating experience but, the benefits of them outweighs the stress they may cause. Reference letters are a great way for potential employers to gain some perspective on your […]

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Ways to Use TikTok to Promote Your Small Business - Style Nine to Five

15 Ways to Use TikTok to Promote Your Small Business

Hello small business owners starting on TikTok! We know the app can be intimidating, and you’re likely wondering if you’re going to be able to use it to make sales. You’re trying to figure out a very Gen-Z app even though you might be an older generation. No worries, because we’ve got you covered! TikTok […]

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