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Guide: Partnering with Recruiters in Fashion

Guide: Partnering with Recruiters in Fashion

Learn how to strategically network and build relationships, understand the crucial role of recruiters, create a standout professional profile, practice interacting with recruiters through role-play, and obtain an actionable plan with additional resources, all designed to enhance their career progression.

$249.00

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Session Summary:

Join Kristin for a transformative career and leadership coaching session tailored specifically for luxury fashion professionals titled, “Working with Recruiters: A Guide for Luxury Fashion Professionals.” This session aims to decode the often complex dynamics between job seekers and recruiters. It provides valuable insights into the vital role recruiters play in career development, especially within the challenging, high-stakes environment of luxury fashion.

The session will commence with a warm welcome and a brief recap of any prior engagements, swiftly moving into an enlightening discussion about recruiters’ roles and their difference between being in-house and agency-based. This will help you understand their perspectives, enabling you to adapt your approach for better results.

One of the crucial aspects of this session revolves around establishing fruitful relationships with recruiters. It includes the dos and don’ts while communicating with recruiters and emphasizes the importance of transparency and honesty. 

Next, you will discover how to present yourself effectively to recruiters. We will delve into the significance of personal branding, share tips for creating a compelling CV and cover letter, and guide you on how to showcase your portfolio. With our tips, you will learn to distinguish yourself in the competitive fashion industry.

Our communication and follow-up strategies segment will equip you with the right tools to communicate your aspirations and skills effectively, when and how to follow up, and dealing with rejection. A role-play scenario will offer you hands-on practice and concrete examples of interacting with recruiters.

The session concludes with a wrap-up and Q&A, providing clear action points for you to work on before the next session. 

You will receive a comprehensive takeaway document titled “Working with Recruiters: A Guide for Luxury Fashion Professionals.” This guide encapsulates all key points from the session, along with a checklist for CV, cover letter, and portfolio presentation. Additionally, it will feature a case study and provide additional resources for further reading and learning.

Navigate the nuanced world of fashion recruitment with confidence and poise through this interactive session. The knowledge, strategies, and practical advice gained will undeniably serve as a significant boost in your career journey.

01

Introduction

  • Welcome
  • Brief recap of previous session (if any)
  • Objectives and expectations for the current session

02

Understanding Recruiters and Their Role (10 minutes)

  • Explanation of what recruiters do
  • Differences between in-house recruiters and agency recruiters
  • Importance of recruiters in career development

03

Establishing Relationships with Recruiters (10 minutes)

  • Why and how to build a relationship with recruiters
  • Dos and Don’ts
  • Importance of transparency and honesty

04

Presenting Yourself to Recruiters (15 minutes)

  • Importance of personal branding
  • Tips on creating a compelling CV and cover letter
  • Presenting your portfolio in the luxury fashion industry
  • How to stand out in the highly competitive fashion industry

05

Communication and Follow-up Strategies (10 minutes)

  • How to communicate effectively with recruiters
  • When and how to follow up
  • Handling rejection

06

Role-play Scenario (5 minutes)

  • Coach and coachee to role-play a scenario where coachee interacts with a recruiter

07

Wrap-up and Next Steps (5 minutes)

  • Recap of the session
  • Q&A
  • Setting action points for the coachee before the next session

Takeaway Document

Working with Recruiters: A Guide for Luxury Fashion Professionals

Introduction

  • Brief overview of the importance of recruiters in career development

Understanding the Role of Recruiters

  • In-house versus agency recruiters
  • The recruiting process from the recruiter’s perspective

Establishing Relationships with Recruiters

  • Strategies for building strong relationships
  • Dos and Don’ts when interacting with recruiters

Presenting Yourself to Recruiters

  • Importance of personal branding in the fashion industry
  • Tips for creating an impactful CV and cover letter
  • Guide to presenting your portfolio

Effective Communication and Follow-up Strategies

  • How to communicate your career aspirations and skills effectively
  • Guidance on following up post-application and interview
  • How to handle rejection professionally and use it for personal growth

Additional Resources

  • Links to relevant articles, books, and websites
  • Contact information for further queries or support

Packages

2 Sessions

Custom Selection
$449
00
  • 1 hour-long session
  • Select from our most popular sessions
  • Session recap summary for future reference
  • 7 day email support

5 sessions

Custom Selection
$999
00
  • 1 hour-long session
  • Select from our most popular sessions
  • Session recap summary for future reference
  • 7 day email support

Career Pivot

Follow Your Passion
$672
30
  • Strategic Career Pivot in Luxury Fashion
  • Guide: Luxury Fashion Job Searching
  • Mastering Fashion Job Interviews

Job Search

For Active Job Seekers
$896
40
  • Guide: Luxury Fashion Job Searching
  • LinkedIn Masterclass for Luxury Fashion Careers
  • Networking Mastery: Tactics for Fashion Managers
  • Mastering Fashion Job Interviews

Retail Manager

Develop Your Skills
$672
30
  • Luxury Retail Leadership: Path to Excellence
  • Executive Visit Mastery: Lead with Excellence
  • Crafting Success: Luxury Fashion Business Plan Mastery
  • Sales, Clienteling, KPI Mastery
  • Build a Bench: Cultivating Retail Prospects

Our Resume Team

Kristin Horner

Kristin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with over 20 years of experience in fashion retail management and human resources, including time with Prada, Coach, Stella McCartney, and Etro. As an experienced industry professional she knows first hand what industry employers look for in candidate resumes. Kristin's partnership will ensure your profile stands out from the crowd and helps convert your applications to more interviews.

Our Coaching Team

Kristin Horner

Kristin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with over 20 years of experience in fashion retail management and human resources, including time with Prada, Coach, Stella McCartney, and Etro. As an experienced industry professional she knows first hand what industry employers look for in candidate resumes. Kristin's partnership will ensure your profile stands out from the crowd and helps convert your applications to more interviews.

William Brobston

William Brobston spent 15 years in the luxury retail industry, holding leadership roles with European and American luxury apparel & fine jewelry brands. Recognizing the growing need for fashion management, leadership, and recruitment solutions, in 2017 William launched Brobston Group. Since inception, the firm has worked with world renowned clients in the global fashion industry.