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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Before You Work With an Influencer, Read This - Style Nine to Five

Before You Work With an Influencer, Read This

Influencer marketing is the future (and current reality) of marketing, and according to a Later article, it’s set to be a $ 15 Billion dollar industry by 2022 – and it can be the key to success for your business. In today’s landscape, influencer marketing is not simply about working with someone who has hundreds of […]

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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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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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Changing Industries - Style Nine to Five

Changing Industries? Start Here!

If you’re changing your mind about what you want to do for a career, you’re not alone. If you’re wondering how on earth you’re going to go from accounting to marketing, you’re not alone in that either! Whether it’s due to the pandemic wreaking havoc on your current job or you’re just looking to make […]

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YouTube Channels That Will Help Grow Your Business - Style Nine to Five

YouTube Channels That Will Help Grow Your Business

Are you looking to give your business the competitive edge it needs to be taken to the next level, but not sure where to turn?  No stress, we’ve done the research for you! With the number of so-called “business experts” out there it can be difficult to know whose insight is legitimate. The creators behind […]

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Building Your Personal Portfolio - Style Nine to Five

Building Your Personal Portfolio

If you haven’t started a collection of your work – this is the year to start! Portfolios, whether through browser-based or shareable pdf, offer more real estate than your resume by being able to show proof of your work, projects and capabilities.  While portfolios are predominantly required for jobs in the art, design, publishing and […]

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Working Internationally in Remote Creative Jobs - Style Nine to Five

Working Internationally in Remote Creative Jobs

Many young professionals or creatives may have dreams of living in international cities with job opportunities in fashion and other creative sectors. But with the pandemic and rates of permanent remote work set to double in 2021, many may be looking to adjust their plans and career goals. So what do you need to know […]

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4 Valuable Takeaways From Retail Job Experience - Style Nine to Five

4 Valuable Takeaways From Retail Job Experience

Working retail can certainly have its ups and downs – and sometimes the experiences you have can leave you feeling as though you never want to work retail again. I know – because that’s exactly how I felt. I had worked retail in high school and during my gap year, in two different stores, and after those […]

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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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