There’s no doubt that we’re in difficult times, and have been since March, when COVID-19 swept Canada, along with the rest of the world. Since then, companies of all sizes have been impacted, whether it’s dealing with store closures due to government restrictions, scrambling to set up an efficient remote workforce, or having to lay-off […]
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Remember those hobbies, and passions that put a smile on your face when you were younger? Or even the interests that developed going into your adult years? The things you loved that once may have been a dream job but seemed so distant? The answers that come to mind may be things that you put […]
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From new businesses to huge corporations, the task of finding the right employees can easily take over your job and drown you in a sea of resumes, cover letters, portfolios, and references. If you need to free up time and make the task quicker and more efficient, apply these strategies to your next round of […]
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When it comes to the fashion industry (or any industry!), it’s common to wear multiple hats and to work more than one job at a time. For many in the industry, there are a lot of temporary or part-time opportunities available for career growth and variety. While you may have fine-tuned your work-life balance, how […]
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Style Nine to Five Founder, Christie Lohr, has built her brand from the ground up. As a result of her vision and investment in herself, Style Nine to Five has now become the go-to place for fashion job seekers looking to gain employment, employers looking to recruit or post jobs, and anyone looks for insights […]
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In the age of social media, accessing industry influencers is essentially at your fingertips. You no longer have to jump through the traditional hoops of going through a manager or public relations representative. However, this does not mean it is easy to organize and execute collaborations. Some influencers get hundreds of direct messages a day […]
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Today, more than ever, there are so many options for a career – and many may sound appealing, but that doesn’t mean they’re all right for you. Considering you have to make important career choices before you’ve likely had much exposure to any particular industry, it can sometimes be difficult to see what the right path […]
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Small opportunities are stepping stones to your dream job. Think of your career as a road trip – the one with bumps along the way, heavy traffic, detours, missed signs and directions, and maybe even the one where you end up in a totally different place than intended. Sometimes it can be easy to think […]
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No matter how excited you are about getting an interview, your nerves are sure to kick in before the big day. For many of us, job interviews can set off sweaty palms, shortness of breath, a shaky voice, and even forgetting what you were about to say. While you might never be totally relaxed in […]
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LinkedIn is a phenomenal networking tool and it’s a direct way to reach industry professionals when you’re in the market for a new job. A strong LinkedIn profile allows recruiters to gain insight, not only on your work experience, but your skills and personality. We’ve outlined five key ways to ensure your profile is expertly […]
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