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]
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