Canada has some great things in fashion going on in cities across the nation. Today, even small communities are on board with fashion start-ups and bespoke apparel. Fashion shows, art markets, festivals and community events now offer a showcase for local talent. Online too, designers are marketing their own products in new ways. (Etsy anyone?) […]
Read moreBack to school signifies a time to get back into the grind, but for me, the highlight of this season is undoubtedly the quest for new gear. My list of school supplies includes binders, boots, textbooks, trousers, an agenda, and accessories. Of course, a few other additions may help to ease the mind come midterms. […]
Read moreIt’s really difficult to put in a nutshell all the responsibilities and steps that are involved in a buying process. Buys are usually done 6 to 8 months in advance, therefore pre-planning and working closely with the planning department is crucial. Although I am continuously purchasing product for the stores all year round, the core […]
Read moreIn this fluid and ever changing industry of fashion, we learn new tricks every day on the job to manage the flux. What happens when what you know is not enough to keep up? You may need to consider updating your skills through schooling. Don’t fret! It doesn’t have to mean a do-over for your […]
Read moreWill video resumes replace the paper resume? I stumbled across the idea of video resumes when a friend of mine (currently living State-side) visited Toronto recently. She asked if I had ever heard of a “video resume”. I hadn’t, so I did my research. Profiled by the Huffington Post in 2009, and now used among […]
Read moreStyle Nine to Five is a one-stop fashion career website that brings fashion industry employers and job seekers together with a large listing of fashion jobs, online pre-screened resume database and expert advice columns. Style Nine to Five contains the latest and most extensive listing of fashion jobs in Canada which attracts top employers and fashion […]
Read moreIt’s important to enter the fashion industry with a good attitude, a thick skin, and a backbone. It’s a tough gig, and it can be hard to gauge where entry level stops and experience begins. Because the industry is so multifaceted, there may not be comparable fixed salary for your role within a company. Roles […]
Read moreToronto Designer Ashley Rowe gives you tips on how to get that job! You’ve submitted your resume and are ready for your first interview. What next? Follow my top ten tips to nail your first interview: Top Ten Tips: 1. Once you’ve submitted your resume, always follow up a week later with a phone call. […]
Read moreThe constant dilemma: you need experience to get hired, but how can you get experience when no one will hire you? The answer: Interning. The importance of volunteering your services in creative fields cannot be stressed enough. With a tough job market, in a competitive field, the more hands on experience you have, the more […]
Read moreToronto Designer Ashley Rowe, recently known for her Spattered Tees, gives her tips on resume writing. You’ve recently graduated with your fashion degree in-hand. What’s next? Landing your dream job. The first step in landing your dream job is a great resume. I receive hundreds of resumes every year and only a handful stand out. Why? […]
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