Whether you are studying or just starting out in the fashion industry, some practical tips can come in handy to successfully navigate the industry. FashionUnited has therefore listed four articles that can help with getting started in the industry.
Here, fashion professionals explain how to land the internship (or job) of your dreams
Contrary to popular belief, getting an internship at a fashion company is no more difficult than in other industries. FashionUnited has collected ten tactics and tips from fashion professionals.
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Joining a fashion company: This is how the video interview works
The world has experienced a digital revolution and much of what used to be physical is now happening online. Applying for a job in the fashion industry is no exception: instead of meeting face to face, applicants and HR managers now meet via the screen. Here are the most important points that should not be forgotten in a successful long-distance interview. These criteria also apply to any other important video call.
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How to Build a Network: A Beginner’s Guide
“How to build your network”: This could also be a chapter in a career management manual from the 1980s. Therefore, some consider this concept to be old-fashioned, too time-consuming and not effective. Nevertheless, for the development of a career, networks can be extremely important and it is better not to neglect this activity. At school you’re taught to meet people, communicate effectively, and form new relationships, but how often do people in the workplace step out of their professional bubble and use their network?
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How to prepare for and successfully conduct an interview
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The job interview is often stressful, but it can also be an opportunity to shine. FashionUnited addresses the increasingly common practice of asking applicants to complete a task to demonstrate their skills.
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This article was previously published on FashionUnited.fr. Translation and editing: Barbara Russ