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 […]
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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 […]
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The hiring process can be difficult and the search for a fresh perspective can seem tedious, but there may be excellent talent within your company. Onboarding an existing intern can add to your team and bring insights and perspective to your company that you’re already confident in. The benefits of hiring an intern are, they […]
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Hiring an intern can help the productivity of your company, while simultaneously educating the incoming workforce by providing real hands-on experience. You want to be able to create a space where you can generate value not only for the intern, but for your company at large. Hiring an intern can be tricky, as it can […]
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When it comes to actively seeking to fill a role within a company, sometimes the best person for the job is already there. While the prospect of fresh talent is appealing, there are a plethora of reasons to explore internal candidates. Here are some reasons why it’s beneficial to find growth from within. It Maintains […]
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There’s no doubt that we’re in difficult times, and have been since March, when COVID-19 swept Canada, along with the rest of the world. Since then, companies of all sizes have been impacted, whether it’s dealing with store closures due to government restrictions, scrambling to set up an efficient remote workforce, or having to lay-off […]
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It’s that time of year when nearly every retailer is looking for seasonal help – and while you may be on a search for something more permanent, it’s important to be open to other opportunities! It has definitely been an interesting year for job seekers and while you continue to look at job listings on Style Nine […]
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From new businesses to huge corporations, the task of finding the right employees can easily take over your job and drown you in a sea of resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and references. If you need to free up time and make the task quicker and more efficient, apply these strategies to your next round of […]
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When it comes to the fashion industry (or any industry!), it’s common to wear multiple hats and to work more than one job at a time. For many in the industry, there are a lot of temporary or part-time opportunities available for career growth and variety. While you may have fine-tuned your work-life balance, how […]
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Today, more than ever, there are so many options for a career – and many may sound appealing, but that doesn’t mean they’re all right for you. Considering you have to make important career choices before you’ve likely had much exposure to any particular industry, it can sometimes be difficult to see what the right path […]
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