The BoF Careers Briefing - How to Succeed as Emerging Talent in Fashion

How to Succeed as Emerging Talent in Fashion 

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Whether you have plans to launch your own business or hope to work for a fashion brand, conglomerate or retailer, fashion is a notoriously competitive space for emerging talent. Indeed, knowing how to impress potential hiring managers, recruiters, future collaborators or even investors can be crucial to securing a first job or account to break into fashion.

Last November, BoF hosted an advice-led panel at the Jimmy Choo Academy (JCA) in London, attended by students and entry-level talent across the city to equip them with insights on how to navigate the early stages of their careers.

The panel, comprised of industry insiders, included Daniel Peters, founder of Fashion Minority Report, a learning and career development platform geared towards underrepresented talent in the fashion and creative sectors. He was accompanied by Mark Eley, programme director at JCA and co-founder of brand Eley Kishimoto, alongside BoF’s Sophie Soar, commercial features editor and host of the LinkedIn Live series Building a Career in Fashion.

The discussion was moderated by BoF’s associate director of content strategy, Alice Gividen, and panellists shared actionable advice on how to stand out among a wealth of other applicants. Now, BoF shares some key insights and learnings from the topics covered by the panel.

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How I Became… Hermès' In-House Perfumer

From the archive: As the 'nose' of Hermès and one of the most revered perfumers in the world, Christine Nagel has built her career on technical ability and a willingness to take creative risks. Here, she shares her career advice and insights on the inner workings of the scent industry.

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What Beauty Professionals Need to Know Today

This month, BoF Careers provides essential sector insights to help beauty professionals decode the industry.

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New Job Opportunities on BoF Careers

• Assistant Store Manager at Aesop, Boston
• HR Project Manager at Old Navy, San Francisco
• Menswear Designer at Hugo Boss, Metzingen