Melanie Auld - Style Nine to Five Career Article

Talking Company Culture and Career Advice with Melanie Auld

Style Nine to Five spoke with Melanie about her company’s work culture, what she looks for in candidates, how to stand out as an applicant, and creating career opportunities. For eight years, Vancouver-based Melanie Auld Jewelry has been creating stunning pieces that tell a personalized story unique to its wearer, and has become a household […]

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Adobe Creative Cloud Programs - Style Nine to Five

Adobe Creative Cloud Programs That Will Level Up Your Resume

Looking for a position in social media, digital marketing, video production or just simply looking to diversify the hard skills on your resume? Adobe’s range of programs might be just what you need. Having a basic understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud can really help your job application and make you a stronger candidate to potential […]

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Stepping into Your Potential: How to Become a Better Leader - Style Nine to Five

Stepping into Your Potential: How to Become a Better Leader

Improving as a leader or boss within a company can seem overwhelming because it’s hard to know where to turn for insight. Stepping into your potential sometimes means taking the initiative to  create an environment where you can be the best leader you can be by taking initiative and demonstrating that you are the best […]

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Bad Job Application Habits to Break - Style Nine to Five

Bad Job Application Habits to Break ASAP

So, you’re applying to jobs and not hearing back. It feels like your personality or experience is the problem, but have you considered that your applications are the issue? Maybe the information on your resume isn’t concise enough, or tells very little about you – or, maybe no hiring managers have even gotten to reading […]

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4 Ways to Start a Career in Fashion Without a Fashion-Related Degree - Style Nine to Five

4 Ways to Start a Career in Fashion Without a Fashion-Related Degree

Getting your break in the fashion industry is not always as easy as it may seem, and it may feel especially difficult when you don’t have any formal education or training in fashion to fill the requirements of your dream job and compete against graduates. Being a corporate escapee myself, when I took the leap […]

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How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in a Job Interview - Style Nine to Five

How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview

It’s usually the first question: “so can you tell me a bit about yourself?” Your mind stops for a moment. Who am I? Why am I qualified? What is my past experience? This has happened to all of us. We are asked this question and our mind goes blank. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered, […]

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Tips on Handling Job Rejections - Style Nine to Five - Fashion Jobs in Canada

We’re Just Not That into You – Tips on Handling Job Rejections

It’s been a solid 14 months since I last held a concrete position. Feeling discouraged is an understatement. My confidence has certainly taken a beating, having applied to what feels like hundreds of jobs and getting minimal responses, if any at all, in return. I’ve spent hours, sometimes even full days, putting together an application […]

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The Art of Cold-Emailing - Style Nine to Five

The Art of Cold-Emailing

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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3 Online Certifications That Will Level Up Your Resume - Style Nine to Five

3 Online Certifications That Will Level Up Your Resume

Feeling like you want to improve your skill set, but not sure what courses will set you apart from the rest? Don’t sweat it, we’ve done the work for you! Below are some versatile certifications that will not only give your resume the competitive edge it needs to be noticed, but also increase your applicable […]

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How To Create a Video Application - Style Nine to Five

How to Create a Video Application (and Why!)

The job market is tough right now, and you need to stand out from the sea of competitors that are vying for the same positions. They might have more experience or education than you do, but do they have a personality-filled, fun, energetic, and unique application? If you’ve followed our recent blog posts on creating […]

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