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Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

Maria Hedian: Fashion Educator, Mentor and Industry Connector

25 episodes

8 months ago

Ever wonder how fashion industry leaders actually built their networks? Spoiler: It wasn't through perfectly polished elevator pitches. In this tell-all episode, I'm sharing the networking mistakes, awkward moments and unexpected wins that transformed my fashion career - including how a failed fashion school application led to becoming an educator at that same institution.You'll discover:Why hiding in the corner at fashion networking events actually taught me a valuable lessonHow a chance con...

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Ever wonder how fashion industry leaders actually built their networks? Spoiler: It wasn't through perfectly polished elevator pitches. In this tell-all episode, I'm sharing the networking mistakes, awkward moments and unexpected wins that transformed my fashion career - including how a failed fashion school application led to becoming an educator at that same institution.You'll discover:Why hiding in the corner at fashion networking events actually taught me a valuable lessonHow a chance con...

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Episodes (20/25)

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

What I Wish I Knew About Networking in Fashion: Top Fashion Networking Tips for Students and Aspiring Professionals

Ever wonder how fashion industry leaders actually built their networks? Spoiler: It wasn't through perfectly polished elevator pitches. In this tell-all episode, I'm sharing the networking mistakes, awkward moments and unexpected wins that transformed my fashion career - including how a failed fashion school application led to becoming an educator at that same institution.You'll discover:Why hiding in the corner at fashion networking events actually taught me a valuable lessonHow a chance con...

11 months ago

20 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

How to Land 2025 Fashion Internships: Insider Tips, Networking Strategies and Organization Tools for Success

Ready to land one of the top 2025 fashion internships? In today’s episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know to make your application shine, network authentically and stay organized from start to finish.Whether you’re on the hunt for internships through job boards, networking or school resources, I’ve got strategies to help you stand out. I’ll share my personal experience (yes, including a follow-up fail that taught me the importance of staying organized) and walk you through crea...

11 months ago

37 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

Ultimate Guide to Fashion Job Fair Prep: Networking Tips and Resume Strategies

Welcome to the Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast! In this episode, I provide you with essential strategies to maximize your experience at a fashion job fair.We start by discussing the importance of researching participating companies. Knowing who you want to connect with can set you apart. If you have a portfolio or lookbook, I emphasize its importance as a visual representation of your skills. Curate your work thoughtfully, focusing on quality over quantity.With many job fairs moving ...

1 year ago

30 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

What is a Unique Value Proposition and How Can It Help You Stand Out in a Fashion Job Interview?

As an experienced fashion educator, I've mentored countless young professionals who felt frustrated and discouraged trying to land their dream fashion job. The secret? Identifying and communicating your Unique Value Proposition.In this episode, I share the story of one of my former students and how uncovering her distinct background and experiences transformed her job search. You'll learn a step-by-step framework for reflecting on your proudest accomplishments, soliciting honest feedback and ...

1 year ago

17 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

The Art of Cold Outreach: How to Build Valuable Connections to Advance Your Fashion Career

Struggling to expand your professional network beyond immediate connections?Cold outreach is the secret weapon that can transform your fashion career. This episode tackles the art of reaching out to industry professionals you’ve never met before to build relationships.Learn how to identify and research potential mentors, collaborators, and opportunities. Discover tips for crafting personalized, compelling outreach messages to stand out. Gain insight into professional email structure and follo...

2 years ago

28 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

Networking Strategies for Recent Grads: How to Use Your Network to Reach Your Career Goals

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...

2 years ago

18 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

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....

2 years ago

23 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

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...

2 years ago

19 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

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 yo...

2 years ago

29 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

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 ...

2 years ago

20 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

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 research3. Network researchTaking the time to understand your i...

2 years ago

19 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

3 Strategies to Help You Set Goals for a Successful Fashion Career Path in 2024

More so than other years, 2023 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 goal...

2 years ago

20 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

8 Game-Changing Linkedin Tips and Tricks to Further Your Fashion Career

LinkedIn is an essential platform for professionals looking to connect with others in their industry and showcase their skills and experience. As my Christmas gift to you, in this week's episode, I’m giving you 8 hacks to help you make your Linkedin profile a tool you can use to get ahead in your career. If you're job hunting or looking to advance your career, it's important to make sure your LinkedIn profile stands out to recruiters and accurately represents your experience in a way th...

2 years ago

23 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

The Most Expensive Mistake You Can Make in Your Fashion Career When You're First Starting Out

Welcome back to another episode of the Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast! This lesson talks about the biggest mistake you can make in your fashion career, especially when you're first starting out and how easy it is to make it, why it’s so detrimental to your career and some things you can do instead. This particular lesson is something I’ve heard happen to many colleagues and it’s something I also had to go through to truly understand. My hope is that by sharing it with you, I’l...

2 years ago

21 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

How to Get Into the Fashion Industry With No Experience (Part 2)

In this episode, we discuss some additional ways you can get into the fashion industry with no experience - regardless of where you live. Location is a constant barrier to many people, but my hope is that by the end of this episode, you’ll feel more confident about getting started and unburden yourself just a little bit from thinking that you’ll never be able to start your fashion career because you don’t live in a fashion capital....I'm here to help. Tune in and leave me comments/quest...

2 years ago

18 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

Why You Need to Stop Including An Objective in Your Resume & Do This Instead

Join me as I break down 3 very specific reasons why you should remove the objective statement from your resume right now and what you should absolutely be including instead.This episode is applicable for ANY job, internship or opportunity within the industry all year round. So, no matter what date it is for you today or what role you are applying for, I hope you’ll consider this advice and give it a try.▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼EPISODE SHOW NOTES:https://www.mariahedian.com/objectivePERSONALI...

3 years ago

16 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

How Being a Fashion Week Volunteer Can Help Advance Your Professional Career

As the world opens up and allows for more in-person events, we are taking the time to start talking about Fashion Week in this episode. We're approaching the portion of the season where production teams start breaking down details like the additional help they are going to be needing as it gets closer to the day of the show. Join me as we break down how being a Fashion Week volunteer can affect your career and the benefits it will bring to you as a fashion professional.▼ LINKS & RESO...

3 years ago

22 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

Why Networking is Important for Your Fashion Career & 4 Misconceptions That Will Change Everything

BEGINNER LESSONTo many people, the word "networking" is panic-inducing, but the most important thing you can do for your career is shift your mindset about networking from fear and anxiety to confidence and understanding. ...That’s exactly what this lesson will help you to do. In this episode, we will be talking about why networking is important for your career, all of the benefits that can be obtained from networking correctly and we will break down 4 networking misconceptions most...

3 years ago

22 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

5 Strategic Ways to Break Into in the Fashion Industry With No Experience

BEGINNER LESSONThe rise of fashion influencers on social media has made the prospect of getting into the fashion industry much more appealing, popular and competitive. Because of this, it can be incredibly frustrating to start from zero when others already seem to have so much success. It can also be overwhelming to understand all the different facets of such a fast moving industry.In this episode, we’ll be talking about five ways you can gain experience in the fashion industry, regardl...

3 years ago

21 minutes

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

What is a TFP Shoot & How to Use It to Build Your Fashion Stylist Portfolio

BEGINNER LESSONIn this episode, we’re talking about TFP shoots and the amazing opportunities they can bring to your career whether you’re just starting out or you have experience and want to get those creative juices flowing and try something a little different than your usual work. We're also going through all the steps you need to take in order to create a seamless and successful TFP shoot.Don't forget to download the bonus checklist that goes with this episode! Use it to guide you as ...

3 years ago

24 minutes