Carrying around your laptop is a nuisance but a necessity in todays work industry. There’s never enough room in your purse, and carrying it around is fashionably and just tangibly unacceptable. Laptop bags can be very trendy, when worn appropriately. Purchasing one that is versatile, and looks like purse is key. Rule of thumb when […]
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Volunteering The easiest way to get experience in the fashion industry is to volunteer. According to mirodoor.com, volunteering is the easiest way to bulk up your resume and gain valuable experience. Try everything from volunteering at fashion shows to helping a designer run their table at a trade show. Not only will you gain firsthand […]
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Curious about how to make it from the sales floor to a sales executive? Experienced fashion expert and Brand Director for Mendocino and M, Jessica Kaplan-Carson gave Style Nine to Five a few pointers on how to get noticed, revamp your resume, and own the interview. SNTF: Firstly, do you find retail companies are more […]
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Networking Just Got Interesting: Tips on How to Network Through Social Media One word: networking. Making connections, whether it be in person or online, is pretty much essential to nailing a fashion job today. Here are some quick tips on how to maximize your networking opportunities on social media and hopefully lead you to the […]
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Style Nine to Five connects employers and job seekers daily and hearing success stories is what inspires us! Today we’re featuring one of our own recruits Lindsay Wilkins, who has recently made a career move to Coach as the Field Visual Merchandise Manager for Western Canada. With more than 15 years of experience in the […]
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With fashion week season in full effect, there is a large chance that your Instagram feeds have been flooded with street style photography and runway posts from New York and Paris. Style Nine to Five had the chance to talk to Chris Smart, an internationally published street/style/fashion photographer hailing from Toronto, to discuss all things […]
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Style Nine to Five had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Ashley Klassen of KLASSH.COM about her inspirations, love for social media and advice on entering the fashion blogosphere. SNTF: Give us a little background on yourself and why you decided to create your own fashion/lifestyle blog: AK: I’m a creative who has always […]
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Follow these ten tips to help you create your personal brand and wow your potential employers (guaranteed). 1. Determining your goals and values. First things first, deciding what your personal career goals and values are, both short term and long term, will help you determine what type of person you want to be and how […]
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This time of year is always such a love, hate relationship with my closet. The months are getting warmer, and you know you can do your spring shopping soon and everyone loves a good closet makeover. However, the key word for spring shopping is soon. This is where my hate part comes in. February and […]
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As a fashion job seeker, feedback after an interview is priceless – whether it’s good or bad. You’re naturally hoping for positive feedback and an invite to the next stages of the hiring process, but you’re also grateful to hear that we didn’t make the cut (sooner rather than later). After being courted to […]
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