If ’07 Britney Spears has taught us anything, it’s that bad reputations are irremediable. The primary purposes of doing an internship are to make valuable connections and prove yourself. Read these five tips below to make sure you keep a good name amongst your employers! 1. Timeliness: Being on time is about much more than […]
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Although we have welcomed spring with open arms and are eagerly anticipating warmer temperatures, this season tends to wreak havoc on our sartorial choices. Planning chic and enviable office ensembles can prove to be challenging (and downright irritating) when the forecast calls for sunshine, torrential downpours and a few blasts of winter all within the […]
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While blogging has been around for years, a new generation of Instagram bloggers have been popping up on our explore pages everywhere. We recently got the chance to catch up with Alexandra Lee, a fashion-forward girl from Vancouver, BC, with an Instagram account that will make your feed dreams come true. Read on to discover […]
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Volunteering The easiest way to get experience in the fashion industry is to volunteer. According to mirodoor.com, volunteering is the easiest way to bulk up your resume and gain valuable experience. Try everything from volunteering at fashion shows to helping a designer run their table at a trade show. Not only will you gain firsthand […]
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Style Nine to Five connects employers and job seekers daily and hearing success stories is what inspires us! Today we’re featuring one of our own recruits Lindsay Wilkins, who has recently made a career move to Coach as the Field Visual Merchandise Manager for Western Canada. With more than 15 years of experience in the […]
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Follow these ten tips to help you create your personal brand and wow your potential employers (guaranteed). 1. Determining your goals and values. First things first, deciding what your personal career goals and values are, both short term and long term, will help you determine what type of person you want to be and how […]
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This time of year is always such a love, hate relationship with my closet. The months are getting warmer, and you know you can do your spring shopping soon and everyone loves a good closet makeover. However, the key word for spring shopping is soon. This is where my hate part comes in. February and […]
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Online job boards are the first stop for almost every job seeker; and in most cases, the final stop. The strategy of placing all of your résumés in one basket means missing out on all of the other exciting opportunities out there – you just have to make a commitment to finding them. Job seeking can sometimes mirror […]
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Velvet is a huge trend for fall and goes perfectly with all the seventies-inspired fashion we are seeing in shops lately. This trend can take you everywhere from the office to a lunch date to drinks at night! My ultimate favourite velvet blazer is Reformation’s “Opera Bolero”. It perfectly incorporates the necktie trend we are […]
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When curating your standard office outfit, people tend to steer along the safe side of things, which often refers to being decently covered up. However, in the Spring and Summer months, what are you to do with all of the crop tops you have sitting unused in your closet? Most people may say it’s impossible […]
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