Struggling to find a job right now? We’ve all been there before. It might seem hopeless to do nothing but scour job boards and type up cover letters, day in and out, but we’ve prepared this list of other things you can do to break up the monotony of applying for jobs. If finding a […]
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How do you define “fashion?” Well, it really depends who you ask. Current fashion no longer subscribes to a “one size fits all” universal style code. Instead, various ways of dressing and self-expressing have emerged and consumer behaviour has never quite looked the same, making way for a whole new industry that we have the […]
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So, you applied for your dream job, landed an interview and totally nailed it. You’ve worked hard up until this point, but you’re not yet done impressing your hiring manager. Let’s talk about the post-interview “Thank you letter”. Some of the best career advice I’ve ever received was from a hiring manager who told me, […]
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Picture this: you’re a designer or the founder of your own fashion line and you’re ready to enter your growth stage! This is pretty exciting stuff, right?! But to hit your expansion goals you’re going to need some additional cash flow. Access to funding is one of the toughest obstacles most independent brands face, and […]
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Talking about yourself can be daunting, and even more so when it’s a potential employer who’s going to be reading it. You’re not alone in feeling this way – for instance, plenty of people sit down to write their LinkedIn profile and find the summary to be the hardest part. But, if you follow a […]
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So, you aren’t getting job offers, but you can’t quite figure out what’s wrong with your application package, and you certainly don’t have hours to spend trying to sort it out. Don’t worry – there are plenty of quick and easy fixes you can implement to clean up your resume and cover letter that’ll give […]
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You submitted a killer cover letter and resume. You got the response from the hiring manager and now you’ve nailed the interview, but what’s next? When going through the interview process it sometimes feels like all you can do is “hurry up and wait.” Although it can feel that way, it’s not entirely true! After […]
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Let’s talk about resumes! We can’t live without them and they’re not going away any time soon, so it’s about time to learn the ins and outs of how to write yours. Forget what you learned long ago, today’s most effective resumes are unique, customized, and pared down. We sat down with Style Nine to […]
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We get it! Writing a cover letter is no easy feat, let alone when you have little to no professional experience within the field you’re applying to. Cover letters are meant to give the hiring manager some in-depth details about the work that you’ve done, but where to begin if you’re new to the workforce […]
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Contrary to popular belief, retail jobs are more than just a side gig or foot in the door to the fashion industry. Working for a retailer can give you a fulfilling, long-term career with varied experiences and unique opportunities, both at brick-and-mortar stores (ex. as a sales associate, manager or merchandiser, for example) or virtually […]
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