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Career Resources ITFI

The Must-Have Fashion Online Portfolio: How to Make Yours Stand Out

Let’s be real – if you’re trying to break into the fashion industry, sending a resume alone isn’t enough. Whether you’re applying for internships, freelance gigs or your dream full-time role, your fashion online portfolio is your golden ticket. It’s what sets you apart from the sea of other applicants…

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ITFI Networking

What I Wish I Knew About Fashion Networking: Top Industry Tips for Students and Aspiring Professionals

Fashion networking can seem daunting, especially for students and new professionals. But building connections in the industry is essential for advancing your career and opening doors to opportunities. In this episode, I’m sharing my top fashion networking tips, drawn from real experiences, to help you confidently…

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Career Resources ITFI

How to Land 2025 Fashion Internships: Insider Tips, Networking Strategies and Organization Tools for Success

In this post, we’re diving into a topic that can make a huge impact on your future in fashion: finding and securing 2025 fashion internships. Internships are more than just resume builders. According to a study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 70% of employers offered their interns…

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ITFI Career Resources

Ultimate Guide to Fashion Job Fair Prep: Networking Tips and Resume Strategies

Attending a fashion job fair can be a game-changer for your career, whether you’re a student, recent grad, or just starting your journey in the fashion industry. But to make the most of the experience, preparation is key. In this post, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to confidently…

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Career ITFI

What is a Unique Value Proposition and How Can It Help You Stand Out in a Fashion Job Interview

In simple terms, your Unique Value Proposition is that special, hard-to-replicate combination of skills, experiences, traits and perspectives that allow you to solve an employer’s problems better than anyone else. It’s not just about your talents on paper, but your entire personal and professional journey up…

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ITFI Career Development Networking

The Art of Cold Outreach: How to Build Valuable Connections to Advance Your Fashion Career

Cold outreach is the secret weapon that can transform your fashion career. This post tackles the art of reaching out to industry professionals you’ve never met before to build relationships. Learn how to identify and research potential mentors, collaborators and opportunities. Discover tips for crafting personalized…

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ITFI Career Development

Networking Strategies for Recent Grads: How to Use Your Network to Reach Your Career Goals

Remember that moment when you tossed your graduation cap high into the air, ready to start reaching your career goals in the industry? You probably envisioned yourself diving into the fashion industry, ready to leave your mark. But the reality is – your degree didn’t come with a golden ticket to your…

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Resume Tips ITFI

How to Write a Strong Fashion Resume That Shows Off Your Experience, Even If You’re Just Starting Out

APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC This is the 2nd part of a 2-part series that focuses on creating a strong fashion resume By taking your most important industry experiences and showcasing them in a way that will help you stand out among your competition.  In the last episode we went over: How to focus …

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Resume Tips Internships ITFI

How to Identify the Most Important Aspects of Your Fashion Internship to Make Your Resume Shine

APPLE PODCASTS ⠀⠀⠀SPOTIFY ⠀⠀⠀ AMAZON MUSIC Over the past few weeks, I’ve received questions and requests from community members about how to craft impactful resumes, particularly when you’re first starting out with a fashion internship.  To that end, I decided to create a 2-part series solely dedicated to exploring two essential aspects of presenting fashion …

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Mental Health ITFI

4 Key Lessons to Manage Stress & Avoid Burnout From a Fashion Week Show Producer

In recent weeks, I faced several challenges in my personal life while working on events, like Fashion Week, that caused immense amounts of stress and inspired me to create this post. I wanted to provide insight into the reality of managing difficult situations while simultaneously navigating work commitments, specifically within the fast-paced and very demanding fashion industry.