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
What I Wish I Knew About Networking in Fashion: Top Fashion Networking Tips for Students and Aspiring Professionals
Ever wonder how fashion industry leaders actually built their networks? Spoiler: It wasn't through perfectly polished elevator pitches. In this tell-all episode, I'm sharing the networking mistakes, awkward moments and unexpected wins that transformed my fashion career - including how a failed fashion school application led to becoming an educator at that same institution.
You'll discover:
- Why hiding in the corner at fashion networking events actually taught me a valuable lesson
- How a chance conversation at a museum exhibit landed my student a dream fashion magazine internship
- The exact cold email strategy I used to break into fashion event production with zero experience
- Why an "extinct" social media app became my secret weapon for fashion industry connections
Whether you're an introvert dreaming of a fashion career, a student looking for your first industry job, or a fashion professional ready to level up, this episode reveals the unfiltered truth about building genuine connections in fashion.
Keywords: #FashionCareer #NetworkingTips #FashionIndustryJobs #FashionInternships #FashionNetworking #FashionMentor #CareerAdvice #FashionProfessional #EmergingDesigners #FashionBusiness
[Perfect for: Fashion Design Students, Fashion Business Majors, Emerging Fashion Professionals, Fashion Entrepreneurs, Fashion Industry Career Changers]
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EPISODE MENTION:
8 Game-Changing Strategies to Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile
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