Tay Talks: 10 lessons I learned from my first fashion job in NYC

Introducing Season 3 of Girl Gaze Pod: Tay Talks. 

 

Girl Gaze Pod is for 20-something aspiring career queens by 20-something career queens. Whether we’re girl gazing over a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, we’re focusing on two types of journeys this season: Career journeys and self-love journeys.

 

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Episode Summary:

 

5:00 - Gaze of the Week: Take feedback constructively, not personally.

 

8:20 - Lesson #1: There will always be a learning curve when you enter a new position.

 

9:55 -  Lesson #2: Learn how your company and team operates.

 

11:30 -  Lesson #3: Make work friends on your team who you can confide in and learn from.

 

13:45 -  Lesson #3: Develop an organization system that works for you.

 

16:25 -  Lesson #4: Learn how to become efficient and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 

17:30 -  Lesson #5: Bring a notebook EVERYWHERE.

 

23:00 -  Lesson #6: You won’t get along with everyone you work with.

 

25:00 -  Lesson #7: There is some truth to “The Devil Wear’s Prada.”

 

26:35 -  Lesson #8: Never burn bridges!

 

28:35 -  Lesson #9: Keep your cool in tough situations.

 

32:40 -  Lesson #10: You won’t love every part of your “dream job.”

 

34:10 -  BONUS LESSON #11: Your first job out of college is a launching pad into your career.