19 episodes
Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast Maria Hedian: Fashion Educator, Mentor and Industry Connector
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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.
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How to Write a Strong Fashion Resume That Shows Off Your Experience, Even If You’re Just Starting Out
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.
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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
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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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How to Identify the Most Important Aspects of Your Fashion Internship to Make Your Resume Shine
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.
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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
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4 Key Lessons to Manage Stress & Avoid Burnout From a Fashion Week Show Producer
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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5 Strategies to Help You Create Your Personal Cold Email List to Grow Your Network
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.
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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
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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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The 3-Step Process to Identify Your Ideal Company Profile For Jobs You Should Be Applying To
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.
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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
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THE ITFI ROSTER
Sign up for our 2023 ITFI Roster
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If you don't, we can't add you to the roster!
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3 Strategies to Help You Set Goals for a Successful Fashion Career Path in 2023
More so than other years, 2022 felt tough. The job market was unpredictable and left many people feeling hopeless, discouraged and angry. Before making this episode, I thought about what helpful information or advice I could provide that not only would be beneficial for you as a professional, but that would arm you with the best tools to help you on your career journey.
When it comes to your career, it’s important to have a roadmap or a plan to help guide you and keep you focused on your goals. In this episode, we’ll be talking about 3 strategies to help you do exactly that and ensure a successful fashion career path in the new year.
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https://www.mariahedian.com/smartgoals
EPISODE 12 - 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
SMART GOALS FOR YOUR FASHION CAREER WORKSHEET
https://mariahedian.com/smartworksheet
THE ITFI ROSTER
Sign up for our 2023 ITFI Roster here: https://www.mariahedian.com/roster-signup
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If you don't, we can't add you to the roster!
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Customer Reviews
I got my first job in the fashion industry!
I had the privilege of working with Maria as my career mentor in the fashion industry. Her approach to mentoring is supporting and encouraging. She took the time to understand my goals and provided specific advice and guidance. She reviewed my resume and portfolio, giving me feedback that improved my interviews and overall job search experience.
I’m so grateful for Maria’s support and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to start a career in the fashion industry.
Love listening to Maria!
Maria has done so much in our field and she’s willing to share all of the insider info, I’m so grateful for that! Thanks for creating this podcast, I recommend it to all of my industry friends 🙌🏼
Quality info
As someone who has experience in the industry, Maria knows her stuff. I wish I would have had her wisdom when I first started!! Would have saved me so much time.
Now, I use her tips to further my career and I’ve gotten compliments on my professionalism and motivation. My boss has noticed !!