10 Must read articles when starting out in fashion

For a student fresh out of fashion school or someone changing careers, zeroing in on a job of their choice can be a daunting task, given the myriad and abundant job roles within the fashion industry. Nevertheless, navigating through a labyrinth of varied job options can be turned into a fun learning process with the right guidance and enthusiasm. Fashion United has put together 10 articles with invaluable tips for anyone starting out in the fashion industry.

• Tips on landing your dream fashion job
• Beginners guide to becoming a fashion freelancer
• What are the most common mistakes interns make?
• What three traits do the most successful interns share?
• Steps to breaking into the fashion industry
• 5 Reasons to work in fashion retail
• Three fashion careers of the future
• 70 Percent of recruiters check candidates’ social media
• Catwalk dreams now start with message on Instagram
• 10 Weirdest jobs in fashion

In summary, here are eight valuable mantras from top fashion execs that anyone entering the industry should keep in mind:

• Don’t think you can predict or even map your career
• Be comfortable with not knowing
• The beauty of uncertainty
• You can always reinvent yourself
• Surround yourself with people who propel you forward
• Learn from the best
• All work and no play…
• Go abroad

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