It doesn’t matter if you haven’t started your career yet or if you’re a seasoned professional—there is never a bad time to start setting goals for your career. In fact, the sooner you start, the better! Why, you might ask? Creating goals can help you stay focused, remain accountable, and give you the motivation you […]
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Most of us haven’t thought much about it before. I’d even go as far to guess that a select handful of us don’t even really know what it means. (Don’t worry – I was guilty of this too). It’s just one of those things that doesn’t trigger a lot of radars. It’s got a passé […]
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So you want to work for your dream company, but they’re not hiring? Why wait for a job posting when you can reach out and introduce yourself now? Back in the day it was called cold-calling—picking up the phone and trying to get someone on the other end to listen to whatever you were pitching. […]
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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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We’ve all been there; it is the hour before your interview and you feel like you have nothing to wear. Interviews are nerve-wracking enough and you don’t want to waste valuable time stressing about your outfit choices. With the majority of interviews being conducted virtually, the moments before should be used for preparing your answers, […]
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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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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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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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Whether you’ve experienced layoffs due to COVID-19’s impact on businesses, or have already been on the job search, now may not seem to be the most ideal time to reach out to potential employers — but Style Nine to Five founder Christie Lohr says there are ways to approach companies while you’re in self isolation. […]
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Whether you’re a student looking to work in the fashion industry (like myself), someone trying to change career paths to fashion, or currently working within the industry itself, this one tip that has been engrained in me countless times will help you in the fast-paced fashion industry. Network, network, network and if I haven’t already […]
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