As an experienced fashion educator, I've mentored countless young professionals who felt frustrated and discouraged trying to land their dream fashion job. The secret? Identifying and communicating your Unique Value Proposition.

In this episode, I share the story of one of my former students and how uncovering her distinct background and experiences transformed her job search. You'll learn a step-by-step framework for reflecting on your proudest accomplishments, soliciting honest feedback and leveraging your natural strengths.

Gain the confidence and tools to make your unique voice heard and set yourself apart from the competition. This is your key to unlocking incredible opportunities in the fashion industry. You'll walk away from this episode with a clear, step-by-step process for developing your own Unique Value Proposition.

So get ready to reflect, refine and OWN what makes you uniquely qualified. This is your chance to take your fashion career to the next level.


▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.mariahedian.com/uvp

MYERS-BRIGGS TYPE INDICATOR TEST
https://www.mbtionline.com/en-US/How-it-works/Overview

STRENGTHSFINDER QUIZ
https://www.gyfted.me/personality-quiz/strengthsfinder-test-free

CUSTOM RESUME REVIEW SERVICE
Let's work together to create a powerful resume that gets you interviews.
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https://mariahedian.com/career-services

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ITFI IS ON TIK TOK!
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Register before Sunday 7/14 at 11:59pm EST and receive The Interview Preparation Toolkit AND a special live AMA segment where you can ask me anything about Interview Prep specifically for the fashion industry. Don't wait, sign up today and join the students who have already made the choice to work on their career this summer! https://mariahedian.com/summerbootcamp24

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!


▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

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

CUSTOM RESUME REVIEW SERVICE
Let's work together to create a powerful resume that gets you interviews!
https://mariahedian.com/career-services


THE ITFI ROSTER
Sign up for our ITFI Roster here: https://mariahedian.com/roster-signup

Make sure to fill out the form you receive in your email.
If you don't, we can't add you to the roster!


JOIN THE ITFI FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/intothefashionindustry

ITFI IS ON TIK TOK!
Follow me @FashionCareerMentor to learn more actionable steps, professional strategies and a behind-the-scenes look at all things fashion industry!

REGISTER FOR THE BOOTCAMP HERE
Register before Sunday 7/14 at 11:59pm EST and receive The Interview Preparation Toolkit AND a special live AMA segment where you can ask me anything about Interview Prep specifically for the fashion industry. Don't wait, sign up today and join the students who have already made the choice to work on their career this summer! https://mariahedian.com/summerbootcamp24

Struggling to launch your fashion career after graduation? Learn proven networking strategies to grow your professional community and reach your career goals.

This episode covers why networking is critical for recent grads, how to overcome hesitation, tips for informational interviews, identifying the 5 types of connections for fashion industry success, challenging yourself to attend monthly networking events, actively listening and following up after meetings, leveraging your passion as a newcomer, and more.

If you’re a recent fashion school graduate or industry entrant looking to fast-track your success through strategic relationship building, this episode is for you.

Key Show Notes:

• Why networking is especially critical for recent fashion school graduates [2:30]
• How to visualize your career goals and relevant connections [5:15]
• The 5 types of connections that can advance your fashion career [7:30]
• Tips for attending networking events regularly [9:45]
• What informational interviews are and how to maximize them [12:30]
• Our 3 step framework for informational meetings: Listen, Ask, Follow Up [14:00]
• Valuable advice for industry newcomers [21:15]

▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.mariahedian.com/careergoals


FREE FASHION INDUSTRY 5 TYPES OF CONNECTIONS GUIDE
https://mariahedian.com/connections


EPISODE MENTION:
3 Strategies to Help You Set Goals for a Successful Fashion Career Path in 2023
https://www.mariahedian.com/smartgoals

CUSTOM RESUME REVIEW SERVICE
Let's work together to create a powerful resume that gets you interviews!
https://mariahedian.com/career-services


THE ITFI ROSTER
Sign up for our ITFI Roster here: https://www.mariahedian.com/roster-signup

Make sure to fill out the form you receive in your email.
If you don't, we can't add you to the roster!


JOIN THE ITFI FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
https://mariahedian.com/itfi-group


ITFI INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/intothefashionindustry

ITFI IS ON TIK TOK!
Follow me @FashionCareerMentor to learn more actionable steps, professional strategies and a behind-the-scenes look at all things fashion industry!

REGISTER FOR THE BOOTCAMP HERE
Register before Sunday 7/14 at 11:59pm EST and receive The Interview Preparation Toolkit AND a special live AMA segment where you can ask me anything about Interview Prep specifically for the fashion industry. Don't wait, sign up today and join the students who have already made the choice to work on their career this summer! https://mariahedian.com/summerbootcamp24