Given the current pandemic situation, many businesses have opted to shift to work from home models, including the hiring process. While most job searchers are accustomed to emailing applications and liaising with recruiters online, for many, interviewing virtually is a new step to overcome. Phone interviews were often a common pre-screening for the formal interview, […]
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How long should you stay at a job? According to an article from Inc.com, 68% of millennials would stay at a job for three years, max – even if it’s with a company they like. Another 58% said that they’d leave even sooner. We’re taught to be hustlers in our careers, constantly looking for how […]
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Kids are natural dreamers, envisioning what life will look like one day, and for many of us this included what our fantasy job would be. As an adult, those dreams often fall by the wayside due to responsibilities and the reality that your perfect-scenario job is out of reach. While you might not become CEO […]
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Gone are the days of generic resumes and cover letters that you write and send off to multiple companies. If you’re hoping to get a call-back and this is your approach, you’re probably at the bottom of the hiring manager’s pile – or worse, you’ve already been discarded. The job-seeking market has some fierce competition […]
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Back to school isn’t just for the kids – adults need to learn just as much these days in order to stay relevant in the workforce and stand out among competitors. Are you already working in a field that you love and you want to learn a new skill to help negotiate a promotion or […]
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We’re back with Style Nine to Five Founder, Christie Lohr, and the answers to her most frequently asked career questions. Part 1 covered changing industries, employment gaps, careers during COVID, salary negotiation, and advice for grads. Let’s check out five more popular Q&As that share Christie’s expertise. 1 – I have a decade of experience […]
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As a career expert, Style Nine to Five’s Founder, Christie Lohr, receives a constant stream of DM’s from her followers asking questions about their job searches. “I love hearing from people looking for advice, and I try to answer as many of their questions on my Instagram Stories, but I can’t get to them all!” […]
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Congratulations, grad! Surely you’d think all those long hours of hard work should land you a great job in the fashion industry, but if you’re like many other recent graduates out there, you might be quickly realizing that it’s a lot tougher than you thought. While breaking into a job in fashion can be difficult […]
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If you’ve ever said that you have a “passion for fashion” on your cover letter, resume, or in a job interview, you’re not alone. That’s because it’s one of the most over-used phrases for expressing your enthusiasm when applying for a job in fashion. By now, it not only sounds a little cheesy, but it’s […]
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Resumes 101 – listing your job experience and education will make up the main body of what you send out to hiring managers. Over the years, it’s become standard practice to also include your career objectives or a summary section. Next, you should definitely mention your “hard skills,” like your knowledge of pattern making, coding, […]
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