5 DIY Fashion Projects to Build Your Skills - Style Nine to Five

5 DIY Fashion Projects to Build Your Skills

If fashion jobs feel hard to come by and studying fashion in school isn’t an option, why not get started on your dreams at home? There are plenty of projects you can take on to better your fashion skills, grow your portfolio and maybe even land you that job you’ve been hoping for! 1. Create […]

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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 Ways to Research A Company - Style Nine to Five

3 Ways to Research A Company

You’re always told to research companies you’re applying for, but you’re never told how. The easiest thing to do is browse their website and pick up on their history, core values and previous projects – but that’s not the only thing to do. There are plenty of places you can go to look for more […]

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5 Ways to Develop Fashion Knowledge and Skills Free of Charge - Style Nine to Five

5 Ways to Develop Fashion Knowledge and Skills Free of Charge

Learning is a lifelong activity, but going to fashion school to be taught everything you want to know, or to update your knowledge gets really expensive really quickly. Thankfully, there are so many ways to assimilate new information that is readily available and won’t cost you a dime! Yes, you read that right; here are […]

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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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Entrepreneurship: How to Market Yourself - Style Nine to Five

Entrepreneurship: How to Market Yourself

Every entrepreneur, artist or freelancer gets to a point where they need to realign and redefine. This was me about two or three years ago when I was at a place in my entrepreneurial journey at which I felt like my career goals and activities did not match what my socials were showcasing online. I […]

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Best Online Networking Practices - Style Nine to Five

Best Online Networking Practices

Cold calling or emailing someone you would like to collaborate or connect with can be scary for anyone, but it doesn’t have to be! Online networking is such an important skill to have, especially today with most networking opportunities happening solely online, it’s important to make the most out of your online presence and stand […]

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Clubhouse as a Career Tool - Style Nine to Five

3 Ways to Use Clubhouse as a Career Tool

You might have seen a tweet about it or someone mentioning it in an Instagram story, but you might also be asking yourself – what exactly is Clubhouse? Clubhouse is a fairly new player in the social media & networking space. It’s an audio-based social networking app that allows you to connect with people all over the world through […]

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How to Prepare for a Performance Review - Style Nine to Five

How to Prepare for a Performance Review

Stressed about the end of the quarter because of your performance review meeting? We’ve got you covered! Performance reviews are nerve-wracking for anyone and can be hard to navigate because you don’t know what questions or feedback will be thrown your way. So how do you prepare? Before going into these types of meetings, it’s […]

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Where to Ramp Up Your Company’s Resources During the Pandemic

Where to Ramp Up Your Company’s Resources During the Pandemic

While businesses closed down and employers across the country were faced with the difficult task of laying off their employees, there were some industries that started to thrive. As brick-and-mortar stores faced lockdown challenges and restrictions, there was a rush for brands to get their products online. As sales lagged in some industries, the need […]

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