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What are the most common mistakes interns make?

Undertaking an internship or work experience placement provides an opportunity to learn, grow, develop and understand fully the career path you might want to pursue. As an intern in a specific department you are usually thrown in at the deep end with lots of room to flourish and shine but, like every new starter, there is plenty of room to make...

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What are the most common mistakes interns make?

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What three traits do the most successful interns share?

There are lots of qualities that make up great interns and workers in any company. As an intern you’re there, not only to benefit and assist the department you’re working for, but to improve your skills and grow personally as a young professional. But what is it that makes an intern loved and remembered by a company? As a former intern, and now...

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4 great books to help prepare for a successful career in fashion

Besides interning at a top fashion company, networking at events, reading the right books can also better prepare you for a successful career in fashion. With the holidays around the corner, a book in fashion know-how can be a great gift idea for those still adding to their knowledge of the industry or professionals who want to propel their...

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Recap 2018: our best career, branding and sales tips for fashion professionals

What are your career goals for 2019? Regardless of where you are in your career, FashionUnited has published lots of valuable advice throughout 2018. Let’s look back at some of the best tips and insights we’ve given to fashion professionals this year. War for talent: fashion professionals lack skills, reveals worldwide study The fashion industry...

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What factors can hinder an intern having a successful internship?

Lots of interns, students and work experience students fall into some familiar traps while undertaking their internship. They can affect your confidence and taint the internship and also give an poor impression to your manager without you even knowing. Here are 5 common issues that can limit an interns experience: Not asking your manager for...

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Beginners guide to becoming a fashion freelancer

Throughout university and school I’d never heard the term freelancer, I didn’t know what it was or what it entailed. However, in the fashion industry, the term is commonly used to describe someone who works for themself and can be hired on a casual basis for set projects or specific work based on their skill set. This type of work lifestyle is...

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Expert career planning: changing jobs, negotiating salaries and promotions

Since 2000, Ohms Consulting has been placing executives and specialists in the fashion, lifestyle and creative industries and through Ohms Retail Services, specialises in services and talent searches in premium and luxury retailing. With these many years of experience, CEO Jutta Ohms can easily answer a number of important questions about job...

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5 questions to ask before accepting an internship

When applying for internships, it is easy to get caught up in the job title and status of the company. We are all guilty of wanting to work for a company that we either know, admire or has a good reputation. Although you want to be proud of where you work, it is important to look further into a job role, especially internships, to make sure you...

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Nordstrom hosts company-wide hiring day

Nordstrom is looking for 24,000 seasonal employees for its stores, call centers, distribution and fulfillment centers across the United States and Canada. To find the right candidates, the fashion retailer is hosting a company-wide hiring day in all of its stores today. “The holiday season is one of our busiest times of year and we need to be...

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LIM College to launch first master’s program on data analytics in the fashion business

New York’s LIM College, a school focused exclusively on the study of business and fashion, has announced its plans to offer a master of science degree in Consumer Analytics which will equip students with the skills and knowledge to use customer data to drive business decisions. This will be the first master’s program in the United States to...

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Interning out of the office

Interning and gaining work experience is regarded by many as a must in today’s competitive working environment and a concept that has been advanced for decades. But perhaps what is different in today’s climate, is considering how this could be achieved in a non conventional setting. How many people have thought of other ways of gaining vital...