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.


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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.
Open to new and returning customers!
https://mariahedian.com/career-services

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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

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
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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


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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
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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

In this episode, we continue talking about game-changing strategies to elevate your fashion resume and make it irresistible to hiring managers.

Using the information you gathered from the last episode, we explore the impact of using specific action verbs. By using dynamic verbs you can showcase your go-getter attitude and vividly portray your achievements and responsibilities. These verbs add excitement and make your resume memorable.

Next, we discuss the power of industry-specific terminology. Infusing your resume with these terms shows your dedication and fluency in the fashion industry's unique language.

Lastly, we emphasize the importance of showcasing measurable metrics and results. By highlighting and assigning quantifiable impact to your experience, you provide concrete evidence of your accomplishments and demonstrate your ability to deliver tangible results.

As an added bonus, I created an in-depth guide to go along with both episodes and help you create a powerful resume. The guide includes an action word bank, examples of metrics to use to measure success and industry-specific terms. The link to download this guide is below.

▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.mariahedian.com/fashion-resume

FREE RESUME WRITING GUIDE
https://mariahedian.com/write-your-resume

EPISODE MENTION:
How to Identify the Most Important Aspects of Your Fashion Internship
https://mariahedian.com/fashion-internship/

CUSTOM RESUME REVIEW SERVICE
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https://mariahedian.com/career-services

THE ITFI ROSTER
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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
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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

If you're wondering how to effectively highlight your internship experiences on your fashion resume, this episode has got you covered. It includes four guidelines for doing so, including reflecting on the experience, quantifying achievements, highlighting notable collaborations and identifying positive outcomes.

It also emphasizes the importance of highlighting relevant skills, identifying specific projects and responsibilities and customizing your fashion resume to prioritize the skills that are most relevant to the specific job that you're applying for. It's all about tailoring your resume to the job you want!

Creating a high-level resume is just the first step towards getting any job you set your mind to.

Note: This episode is part 1 of a 2-part series on how to identify your fashion internship experiences and translate them to create a high-level resume that stands out among the competition.


▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.mariahedian.com/fashion-internship

EPISODE MENTION:
3 Things You Must Do to Stand Out as a Fashion Intern https://www.mariahedian.com/fashion-internship

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

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JOIN THE ITFI FACEBOOK COMMUNITY:
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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
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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

In this episode, I'm getting more personal than ever before as I talk about the incredible amount of personal and professional stress I was under during Fashion Week this past season that eventually led to my burnout and the lessons learned from the entire experience.

You'll gain invaluable insights into the importance of taking care of yourself, even when life gets stressful and how it can make all the difference in your overall well-being. I'll also talk about the significance of finding your voice in the workplace, and how setting boundaries can help you achieve your goals without sacrificing your mental or physical health.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting in your career, this episode is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you thrive and succeed. Tune in now and learn how to achieve the balance you need to lead a healthy, fulfilling career.


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

THE ITFI ROSTER
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JOIN THE ITFI COMMUNITY:
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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
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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

Cold emailing is a powerful way to start conversations that give you the opportunity to make new connections. They’re especially effective when you’re trying to find internships or volunteer opportunities or if you’re a freelancer who’s looking to connect with new companies and be added to their roster.

The goal of these emails is to get the person receiving them to agree to an informational interview or meeting where you can take a few minutes to learn more about their company and experience while also becoming a known contact to them. It’s an easy way to get exposure to new people, grow your network and even learn about possible opportunities within the company.

In this episode, I help you break down the specific strategies to help you create your personal cold email list that will not only help you grow your network, but may also help you get the job.


▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

EPISODE SHOW NOTES:
https://www.mariahedian.com/cold-email-list

8 LINKEDIN HACKS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR CAREER
Episode 12 - ITFI Career Blog to learn insider tips and tricks to level up your profile and positively affect your fashion career in 2023

THE 3-STEP PROCESS TO IDENTIFY YOUR IDEAL COMPANY FOR JOBS TO APPLY TO
https://mariahedian.com/idealcompany

THE IDEAL COMPANY PROFILE CHECKLIST
Grab your own copy here to help you follow the steps in this episode!
https://www.mariahedian.com/idealcompanychecklist

8 GAME-CHANGING LINKEDIN TIPS & TRICKS to FURTHER YOUR FASHION CAREER
https://www.mariahedian.com/linkedintipsandtricks

THE ITFI ROSTER
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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
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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

A common mistake I see fashion professionals of all experience levels make in their career is just applying to any job because it’s available and sounds interesting, not knowing much about the company OR just knowing about it because it’s a popular brand, nothing about its inner operations or culture.

The process for creating your ideal company profile works best broken up into 3 parts:

1. Personal research
2. External public research
3. Network research

Taking the time to understand your ideal companies will ensure your happiness and peace of mind no matter where you decide to apply to and work for in your career.


▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼

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

THE IDEAL COMPANY PROFILE CHECKLIST
Grab your own copy here to help you follow the steps in this episode!
https://www.mariahedian.com/idealcompanychecklist


EPISODE 13: 3 STRATEGIES TO HELP YOU SET GOALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FASHION CAREER PATH IN 2023
A complete and thorough breakdown on how to create strong, actionable goals that will help you reach your career plan and professional objectives
https://www.mariahedian.com/fashioncareerpath

THE ITFI ROSTER
Sign up for our ITFI Roster
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JOIN THE ITFI COMMUNITY:
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ITFI INSTAGRAM:
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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