Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast
The Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast is dedicated to giving fashion professionals tools, information and resources you need in order to start or further your career. If you've ever wished you had a mentor to help you achieve all of your fashion career goals, this podcast is for you.
With over 20 years of experience within the industry, your host, Maria Hedian - corporate fashion professional turned career mentor and fashion educator, teaches you everything you need to know in order to excel as a professional within the fashion industry. Learn actionable tips and strategies in weekly episodes that provide real-life guidance for career success. Discover how to craft a resume that gets noticed, ace your interviews, build a professional brand and navigate networking.
Join us as we discuss all of your career questions and behind-the-scenes industry strategies and techniques. Every episode is designed to help you take immediate action that will take your fashion career to the next level. Don't wait to start listening - now is the time to gain the skills and confidence needed to get hired in this competitive industry. With The Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast, you'll be able to navigate the the ins and outs of one of the world's most exclusive industries with confidence. Tune in each week to learn all there is to know and make your career goals a reality.
Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast
The Art of Cold Outreach: How to Build Valuable Connections to Advance Your Fashion Career
Struggling to expand your professional network beyond immediate connections?
Cold outreach is the secret weapon that can transform your fashion career. This episode 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, compelling outreach messages to stand out. Gain insight into professional email structure and follow-up strategies to secure responses.
Whether you’re looking to land jobs or gain insider intel, effective cold outreach unlocks doors.
This episode breaks down the strategic process into actionable steps so you can approach cold outreach with confidence. Expand your network through thoughtful relationship-building outreach.
Tune in and let me know how your cold outreach efforts start to change after listening to this episode!
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://mariahedian.com/coldoutreach
EPISODE MENTION:
Networking Strategies for Recent Grads: How to Use Your Network to Reach Your Career Goals
https://mariahedian.com/careergoals
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