Essential Fashion Industry Skills for 2022

It’s 2022 and an industrial revolution is upon us! Now more than ever, sustainability issues and a surge in remote work arrangements triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic have reshaped how fashion professionals operate. Succeeding through these changes means sharpening up on existing skills and embracing new ones. Here are some core skills that will be […]

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What To Do If Your New Job Isn’t What You Expected - Style Nine to Five

What To Do If Your New Job Isn’t What You Expected

Feeling burnt out because your new job wasn’t what you applied for? Maybe you were excited about all the responsibilities the job posting listed, but now that you’ve got the position, you aren’t being entrusted with any of them. Or maybe they either underestimated or overestimated the qualifications that were required to do this job. […]

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The Right Way to Include Soft Skills in Your Application

Some sources say cut soft skills from your applications completely, others say to include them. It’s all very confusing – what do hiring managers actually want to see? Well, soft skills aren’t completely useless. Plenty of jobs want to see evidence that you’re capable of certain soft skills, and some may even have them listed […]

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Forecasting Fashion Trends – A Step-by-Step Guide

We hear a lot about trend forecasting in fashion, and the term can be quite perplexing for newcomers to the field and seasoned professionals alike who haven’t cultivated the skill. We’re not talking about your morning weather projection, “cloudy with a chance of crop tops” forecast! Trend forecasting is all about using a balance of […]

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Pros and Cons of Working Remotely

Remote work has become a popular option (and necessity in some cases over the last couple of years) and this type of work arrangement will undoubtedly continue to grow well into 2022 and beyond. If you’re someone who’s used to an office or a retail floor, you might be wondering if you should make the […]

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Becoming a Fashion Designer with Téjahn Burnett

Jamaican-Canadian footwear designer Téjahn Burnett has built a successful fashion label from the ground up. Founded in 2018, Téjahn Burnett is a high-end footwear line that has sparked the attention of Elle Magazine, Chatelaine, Marie Claire and more! Specializing in women’s high heel boots and hand-crafted sandals, Téjahn joins us to discuss launching your fashion line, […]

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2021 Job Seeking Year in Review: What We Learned

Stepping into a New Year means that it’s time to reflect on the past one. The job market became particularly competitive in 2021, and there were plenty of lessons to be learned about job hunting along the way. Let’s recap and see how to put this new knowledge to use while searching for jobs in […]

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5 Things Every Resume Must Have

Work experience, skills list, a professional title – you’ve got all the basics down, but it still feels like your resume is missing something. But, if you have all the usual things in place, what could it possibly be? A resume requires more than just the basics to truly get the attention of the hiring […]

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How to Write a LinkedIn Connection Request

It’s easy to send a LinkedIn connection request with no message, but that makes it just as easy for the person on the other end to decline that request. You’re not showing any interest in them or any reason for them to want to connect with you, and as a result, there’s a good chance […]

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7 Steps to Make a Title Change the Key to Your Career Growth - Style Nine to Five

7 Steps to Make a Job Title Change the Key to Your Career Growth

Asking for a title change might not always be the obvious choice when you’re looking for a step up in your career. A higher salary, new benefits, permanent or full-time status, different responsibilities, and new experiences are usually the priorities at the forefront of your mind when negotiating a new position. But what if those […]

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