Recruitment U&I Search Blog - October 2020

  • 3 technologies that are revolutionising fashion retail.

    Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 by Admin Account — 41 comments

    Over the years technology has impacted many sectors globally, one of them being fashion retail. Fashion retail has adopted many different elements of technology such as NFC tags, RFID to more extravagant ideas like VR (Virtual Reality),3D prototyping, and more. This blog explores 3 next-generation technologies that are revolutionising the fashion retail sector. CuteCircuit & Smart fabric The ...

  • Want to get a job in fashion?

    Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 by Admin Account — No comments

    Dream of getting a job in fashion? Not sure where to start or how to get there? Knowing how to get your foot in the door can be difficult. This blog gives you some top tips to help you get a job in the fashion industry. Have realistic expectations Firstly, make sure you have realistic expectations. The Romcoms we have all watched, where the girl lands her dream fashion job and she goes to ...

  • 4 ways to build your employability skills

    Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 by Admin Account — 4 comments

    We are all spending a lot more time at home at the moment. With all this extra time on your hands, why not spend some time building your employability skills? Luckily we have the power of technology to help us, however, we understand that the amount of information online can be overwhelming. This blog runs down 4 ways to build your employability skills. Digital One way to use your extra time is ...

  • Ways the fashion industry can get you back in store using technology

    Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 by Admin Account — No comments

    Online shopping has soared in recent years, and the consensus is that the high street is struggling as a result. This combined with Coronavirus and social distancing measures means that the knock on effects for our high street has been devastating. We wondered if technology could help get shoppers back to the high street? Recent research still indicates that people value brick-and-mortar stores — ...

  • How To Get A Job In The Fashion Industry With Extracurricular Activities

    Posted on Friday, October 30, 2020 by Admin Account — No comments

    Applying for a job in the fashion industry can be hard, especially when you don’t have years of work experience. Adding extracurricular activities can boost your CV and make you stand out to employers, but which activities will help you the most? Volunteering If you’re wanting to start a career in fashion, then having any experience in a fashion-related job is essential. This could be ...

  • Top tips for finding a new job

    Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020 by Admin Account — 3 comments

    So you are looking for a new job? Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve had to update your CV, maybe you’re overwhelmed with the online jobs market or maybe you just want to brush up o the best way to find a job? You’re in the right place. In this blog, we are going to be talking through our top 5 tips on securing your next position. LinkedIn Sounds obvious but start by updating your LinkedIn ...

  • Knitwear trends for AW20

    Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020 by Admin Account — No comments

    As autumn is fast approaching the fashion industry is starting to share stunning knitwear trends for this coming winter. In this blog, we are going to be talking about some of the key looks that are inspiring fashion trends this season. Statement sleeves Statement sleeves have long been a fashion fave however this autumn-winter we see the return of the balloon sleeve. Many designers are ...

  • What does it take to be a fashion buyer?

    Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020 by Admin Account — No comments

    As a fashion buyer, it is your job to select pieces to feature in your clothing store or online. Before making any garment a part of your collection, you must first consider several factors such as demand, trends and prices. It is your responsibility to ensure that the items chosen will attract new and existing customers. In this blog, we are going to be talking about some of the key skills that ...

  • How CMO’s can stay on top

    Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020 by Admin Account — 1 comment

    In marketing, it is important to never stop learning! As the marketing landscape evolves, you mustn’t get left behind. The only way to progress is to ensure that you stay up to date with the latest trends and keep an eye on what’s coming up in the future. As a CMO, your job is to be in control of developing a branding strategy for your brand, overseeing the companies product line. Understanding ...

  • Keeping up with the consumer

    Posted on Friday, October 9, 2020 by Admin Account — No comments

    We are currently going through a transitional stage with retail, in a post-pandemic world, many have altered their shopping behaviours and adopted new habits. These developments will likely become the new normal as consumers deal with a new reality reshaping retail for consumer goods. In this blog, we are going to be talking about what retailers can do to keep up with the ever-demanding consumer. ...