Prepping For the First Interview

Prepping for the First Interview

Woo hoo! You got the call back and have an interview set up! No matter if this is your dream job, or the first step on the ladder to the top, you want to ace it, especially in today’s ultra-competitive job-seeking scene. While some people choose to wing it, most of us need more help, […]

Read more
3 Modern Resume Essentials - Style Nine to Five

3 Modern Resume Essentials

It’s pretty safe to say that no one actually likes working on their resume. But, whether you’re just getting your ducks in a row for future opportunities or you’re jumping into action for a hot job opening, let’s move your resume into the modern era with these three musts. 1 – Put It Into One […]

Read more
5 Ways to Gain Confidence in Your Career Journey - Style Nine to Five

5 Ways to Gain Confidence in Your Career Journey

During your career journey – whether you’re just starting or not, confidence in what you bring to the table, your skills, abilities, and talents is the key to success.  When you apply for a job, the hiring manager or HR team is looking to be assured that you are capable of the job. When it comes down […]

Read more
How to Start a Career in Fashion with Limited Experience

How to Start a Career in Fashion with Limited Experience

A career in fashion can be an exciting journey with so many avenues to choose from. You’ve got the passion for the industry but where do you get your start? Someone with a sincere interest in the industry can start anywhere because experience is experience! Below are Style Nine to Five Founder, Christie Lohr’s, inside […]

Read more
What New Business Owners Should Know About Hiring - Style Nine to Five

What New Business Owners Should Know About Hiring

Many new businesses start as a solo show where you’re taking care of all operations yourself, from accounting to marketing and everything in between. As your business grows, the time comes to start hiring. Whether you need an assistant, an intern, or retail staff, making those first hires can be daunting. Two stellar Vancouver boutique […]

Read more
How to Prepare for a Performance Review - Style Nine to Five

How to Prepare for a Performance Review

Stressed about the end of the quarter because of your performance review meeting? We’ve got you covered! Performance reviews are nerve-wracking for anyone and can be hard to navigate because you don’t know what questions or feedback will be thrown your way. So how do you prepare? Before going into these types of meetings, it’s […]

Read more
Reset and Hit Refresh on Your Career - Style Nine to Five

Reset and Hit Refresh on Your Career

2020 has not been the year anyone anticipated and you’re likely feeling the effects of that in every aspect of your life – including your career.  There are many different situations that you may find yourself in now – whether you were laid off from a long-term position, you’re a recent graduate, your career has been put […]

Read more

Insider Advice: Recruiting Lessons Learned Along the Way

Whether you’re a new hiring manager or a small business who is making your first hires, there’s a lot to learn about successfully finding the right people to join your team. We were lucky enough to chat with Laurence Wilhelmy, Manager of Talent Attraction, at SSENSE—a luxury apparel and accessories retailer. She shares the things […]

Read more
How to Foster a Positive Work Culture While Working From Home - Style Nine to Five - Fashion Jobs in Canada

How to Foster a Positive Work Culture While Working From Home

Creating and maintaining a positive work culture is essential in any circumstance. But, fostering a connected work environment when the majority of us are separated has never been more important. The global pandemic has set numerous challenges that can often be overlooked, especially when businesses are primarily operating from home. Working from home has created […]

Read more
5 Ways to Find a Job Through Instagram - Style Nine to Five

5 Ways to Find a Job Through Instagram

Instagram may be the platform you use as a source of inspiration, education, or entertainment. Likely – it’s a source of all three, and when you think of the types of people you follow, you’ll be able to identify what it is that keeps you engaged. While it’s fun and entertaining, there’s something else that […]

Read more