On April 5, aspiring fashionistas from all over New York gathered to hear the wise words of professionals. We heard from three freelancers on what it’s like to be your own boss and make it in the fashion industry as a consultant. Photos by Erica Genese Be an Expert When you’re working as a freelancer,...Continue Reading
“So tell me a little about yourself.” “Well, I’m from New York and I graduated from-“ And that’s a wrap. Photo courtesy of Anthony Morrison If employers wanted to know where you graduated from, what your GPA was, and where you last worked, they wouldn’t need an interview. They would probably just stalk your social media and...Continue Reading
Climbing up the career ladder requires not only capabilities and strength, but also some wit to get us through the bumps along the journey. A good career should leave one satisfied, but not everyone starts off their career perfectly happy. However, as the saying goes: be your own architect and craft the context that you...Continue Reading
The job hunt is a scary process. The scariest part is without a doubt the interview. Interviews determine whether or not you get the internship/job that you’re pursuing. Luckily, with the help of Team #FindSpark, Ralph Nader (Talent Acquisition Manager at Viacom), Michelle Corbett (Talent Development & Recruitment at L’Oreal), and Adrienne O’Rourke (HR Recruitment...Continue Reading
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Congrats! You've landed an amazing summer NYC internship. Navigating the housing search may be a bit overwhelming and you may think that you will not be able to find a place to live, but don't worry! Continue reading and see how the FindSpark Team has narrowed down your search. ...Continue Reading
Jose Diogo Rodrigues is an enthusiastic, hard-working member of the Findspark community. He dreams of living in New York and developing his own business. We’re excited to feature Jose as a FindSpark Creative! Learn more about Jose and his work! What sets you apart from other young creatives? I think two words can describe myself:...Continue Reading
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Panelists David Whittemore, Co-Founder of Clothes Horse, Nitsan Ayali, Production at Bonobos, Lattasha Fanfair, Associate Brand Partnership Manager at MyHabit-Amazon, Laura Zapata, Fashion Editor at Cosmopolitan for Latinas and James Wahba, Co-Founder of Projective Space all shared their insight into the startup world on Sunday, April 5, 2014, during the “Stylish Startups: Can You Handle the Pace?” session at...Continue Reading
What an amazing opportunity it was to attend the Find & Follow Your Passion, a full day career conference held at New York University on Saturday, April 26th 2014. There were a variety of great panel discussions from various business experts and professionals from social media to finance sharing advice on how to do what...Continue Reading
It’s no secret that the job market is fierce these days. With companies often receiving hundreds of applications for a single position, people are coming up with techniques ranging from creative to crazy to stand out. However, no matter your method, there are a few factors that will always help on the job hunt: Pursue...Continue Reading
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“Do you know how long the average recruiter looks at a resume?” asked Liza Newman, Human Resources Manager for Kenneth Cole. “Eight seconds?” offered someone in the audience. Liza shook her head. “More like three.” When you’re applying for jobs and internships, your application has to stand out from the crowd. So what can you...Continue Reading
The elusive mentor. How does one find that extraordinary boss-figure professional crush-type person who will divulge all of the secrets of the career gods so that you can translate your mediocre entry-level job into the ultimate-sexy six-figure, artistically fulfilling job of your dreams?...Continue Reading
