4 Ways to Modernize Your Resume - Style Nine to Five

4 Ways to Modernize Your Resume

It feels like we’ve been using the same application format for years. Don’t you think it’s time to change things up? Modernizing your application will not only keep you a step ahead of the trends but doing it early will make you stand out from all the regular resumes in the pile. Here are some […]

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7 Ways to Go Above and Beyond in Your Job Application - Style Nine to Five

7 Ways to Go Above and Beyond in Your Job Application

Style Nine to Five founder, Christie Lohr says, “it’s the little things that can make a big difference”. Sometimes, when it comes to our job application, we are so focused on those big achievements, or the big picture of our job history, that we forget to add those small touches. If you take the time […]

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3 Steps to the Perfect Portfolio - Style Nine to Five

3 Steps to the Perfect Portfolio

It’s the requirement that creative job-seekers dread: the portfolio. It can become a huge stressor as you work on your application – which pieces should you be including? What will this company, specifically, want to see? Which work samples show your talent the most? But stress no more – in only three steps, you can […]

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4 Ways to Gain Skills If You Don’t Have a Job - Style Nine to Five

4 Ways to Gain Skills If You Don’t Have a Job

You need a job to gain skills, but you need skills to gain a job – it’s nonsensical, frustrating and now, you’re wondering if you’ll ever get a job in your dream industry. Don’t worry about it – there are plenty of methods to gain the skills you need, some that you could even pursue […]

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Create a Personal Website - Style Nine to Five

Amp Up Your Applications with Personal Website

For some jobs, cover letters and resumes alone just don’t cut it anymore. How we apply for jobs is rapidly changing – other applicants are going above and beyond with their applications, and employers are starting to expect more. Having a personal website is a good way to stand out and share extra information about […]

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3 Ways Starting a YouTube Channel Can Benefit Your Career - Style Nine to Five

3 Ways Starting a YouTube Channel Can Benefit Your Career

Have you ever thought that a YouTube channel could help further your career journey? You may not want to be a professional YouTuber, but there are plenty more benefits to be reaped from a YouTube channel than just followers and AdSense. Here are the benefits of creating a YouTube channel as a side hustle project […]

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How Social Media Can Help Get You Hired - Style Nine to Five

Advertising Yourself: How Social Media Can Help Get You Hired

Social media feels crucial in our daily lives – it’s how we keep up with friends and on top of the news. But did you know that your social media pages could help you get hired? Let’s face it – when you apply for a job, the hiring manager is more than likely creeping on […]

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Job Hunting in 2021 - Style Nine to Five

Job Hunting in 2021

While the year 2020 is certainly one for the record books, there are still many things that it’s after shock will be carrying through into 2021. The biggest bust? Job hunting. The beginning of each new year typically brings on the idea of new prospects, while September means the burst of seasonal work postings. Quite […]

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