You’ve finally worked your way up to becoming a manager, and now, the anxiety hits: how do you make sure you’re a good leader? How do you keep the balance of having your employees both like you and respect you? Here are four tips for being a great manager. 1. Be Empathetic The worst managers […]
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It’s time to start viewing your retail job as more than a part-time gig to hold you over to something else. Retail can make for an amazing career opportunity, whether you want to work as a manager, a buyer, or even work your way deeper into the company. But how do you get into one […]
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Fashion is an ever-changing field that is constantly evolving to meet new trends in innovation as well as supply and demand. Now more than ever, fashion labels and retail companies are beginning the long-overdue work of becoming environmentally conscious and prioritizing sustainable production. More and more, designers and product managers are expected to have the […]
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Find career advice, job listings, careers, fashion jobs, social media internships, retail jobs, fashion design jobs, buying jobs, fashion stylist jobs and style careers on Style Nine to Five! Working in retail is not always for the faint of heart. Some days it’s really tough and customers often don’t understand sales associates are really doing […]
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Two of winter’s biggest struggles have to be staying warm and good hair, and funny enough they somewhat go hand in hand. There is often a love-hate relationship with winter hats when it comes to style, fighting between hat hair and accessorizing with a winter beanie to stay warm. We know that Monday morning meetings don’t […]
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It seems that having a job in the retail industry is a hit or miss. Working as a sales associate has often been defined as exhausting and repetitive. Some have also described the working environment of a retail store as “shady” or lacking transparency amongst employees, especially if a race for commission is present. Despite […]
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Working in retail to some is nothing more than a part-time job during high school or college to gain professional experience before moving onto their careers. But the truth is, what many don’t realize is that there are endless opportunities for careers in the retail world, from finance to human resources to buying. If you’ve […]
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RETAIL: the after-school job that turned into a rewarding career. The retail industry is not just about selling clothes, and it’s definitely not just an after-school job anymore. Retail is an industry that fosters many successful creative and leadership careers. If you see yourself wanting a career in a retail environment, I have some tips […]
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1. Be over-prepared. Over hire seasonal employees. The holidays are not only the busiest time of year, but a time where the cold and flu goes around. You want to have enough on-call employees for this. 2. Be flexible. The holiday season is one of the most stressful times for management: remember to take care of your employees. Even though […]
Read moreRETAIL: the after-school job that turned into a rewarding career. The retail industry is not just about selling clothes, and it’s definitely not just an after-school job anymore. Retail is an industry that fosters many successful creative and leadership careers. If you see yourself wanting a career in a retail environment, I have some tips […]
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