The old saying is that “there is no such thing as a dumb question”. While that may or may not be true, there are definitely some questions job seekers should NEVER ASK in a first interview. StyleCareers.com recently conducted a…

Believe it or not your outfit and overall appearance can have a HUGE impact when interviewing. Within the first 30 seconds most interviewers are able to decide whether or not you would be offered the job based on your outfit…

There are definitely “right times” to look for a new position with a new company. The most obvious being urgent need due to unemployment, dissatisfaction, company changes, layoffs, compensation cuts, inadequate bonuses and other negative factors that catalyze a dire…

The “Elevator Pitch” is traditionally used by Sales People for chance (or not-so-chance) encounters with current and/or potential clients. Using a clear and concise delivery, the Elevator Pitch is used to help sell products and/or services. Ultimately, labor is a…

The strength of a designer’s portfolio can make all the difference in advancing his/her career. Designers must create a portfolio that visually showcases their talent in the best way possible. The portfolio must also be impressive, memorable and rise above the competition.…

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS/ICONS You can now include social media links with your portfolio. Expand your personal brand and let recruiters experience your general awesomeness by including access to your social media sites, including… LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram Tumblr Google+ To get…

Background: To help fashion industry job seekers better understand the recruiting process, we surveyed fashion industry recruiters on their use of background checks. Why is this important? The Internet has given recruiters unprecedented access to job seeker information. Checking, for…