Articles by Hannah Rafter
How to prepare and nail your interview task
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Completing a task during the interview, or in some cases even at the application stage of applying for a new role, is a trend that is becoming the norm with hiring managers and companies. Although applicants might groan at the time and effort this takes, it is a great way for companies to compare you to other applicants but also can give you...
5 tricks to make your job application stand out from all the other hopefuls
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When applying for jobs it is important to use every opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience and that means maximising every application space a company gives you to make sure you stand out from the crowd and be successful in reaching the next stage. Lengthy CVs and letters are not the answer, so how do you make what you...
A beginner's guide to networking
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Networking sounds like something we might have read about in a 1980s career management manual and as a result, some see it as an old fashioned concept that is too time-consuming and leads nowhere. However, it can still be extremely important to a person’s career development and an activity that shouldn’t be overlooked. Even at school, you are...
How to build a professional personal brand online
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The idea of having a personal brand is not a new one, it's a concept that has been evident in the business world and entrepreneurship space for a while now, but over recent years it has become a factor for a wider audience who now see its potential and is the hot topic of conversation amongst students and young professionals. But why? What is it...
5 apps every fashion student will value
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It is no secret that millennials are addicted to their phones, and fashion students are no exception. For them, every popular social media platform is but a touch away and they have camera roll albums filled with thousands of images. But what about the apps that can help you excel in your studies and ultimately help you land you the career you...
Want to work in the fashion industry? 10 new fashion jobs you should know about
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There are hundreds of different job roles in the fashion industry, making it not only an attractive and interesting career choice for many but a major employer within the UK economy. Many fashion students and those more experienced and looking for promotion in the industry are often very aware of the typical jobs available, usually in design,...
5 key points to consider when applying for your first graduate fashion role
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When applying for your first graduate role in fashion, it can be daunting, scary and all the emotions from your internship days can come flooding back. It is important to use some of the tools and preparation that helped you land an internship or work experience when applying for your first graduate role. You must also understand that the skill...
Want to study fashion? How to pick the right fashion course
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You don’t want to be a fashion designer, you know you don’t have those skills, but you love fashion and would love to work in the fashion industry after university - so what university course should you choose? Picking the right degree course can set you up for a great career path in the industry, but careful steps should be taken to make sure...
What are the most common mistakes interns make?
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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...
What three traits do the most successful interns share?
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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...