Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast - What I Wish I Knew About Networking in Fashion: Top Fashion Networking Tips for Students and Aspiring Professionals

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

11/19/24 • 20 min

Into the Fashion Industry Career Podcast

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 lesson
How a chance conversation at a museum exhibit landed my student a dream fashion magazine internship
The exact cold email strategy I used to break into fashion event production with zero experience
Why an "extinct" social media app became my secret weapon for fashion industry connections

Whether you're an introvert dreaming of a fashion career, a student looking for your first industry job, or a fashion professional ready to level up, this episode reveals the unfiltered truth about building genuine connections in fashion.
Keywords: #FashionCareer #NetworkingTips #FashionIndustryJobs #FashionInternships #FashionNetworking #FashionMentor #CareerAdvice #FashionProfessional #EmergingDesigners #FashionBusiness

[Perfect for: Fashion Design Students, Fashion Business Majors, Emerging Fashion Professionals, Fashion Entrepreneurs, Fashion Industry Career Changers]
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8 Game-Changing Strategies to Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile
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You'll discover:

Why hiding in the corner at fashion networking events actually taught me a valuable lesson
How a chance conversation at a museum exhibit landed my student a dream fashion magazine internship
The exact cold email strategy I used to break into fashion event production with zero experience
Why an "extinct" social media app became my secret weapon for fashion industry connections

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Previous Episode

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 creating a solid system to track applications and follow-ups.

We’ll also cover how to build genuine industry connections on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram, plus tips for nailing that follow-up email - complete with subject line ideas and a strong call to action to stay top-of-mind.
And even if you don’t have every skill listed on a job description, I’ll show you how to leverage your unique experiences to showcase your potential.

Hit play to equip yourself with the tools, confidence and strategies you need to get closer to your dream role in fashion.
▼ LINKS & RESOURCES ▼
EPISODE SHOW NOTES:https://mariahedian.com/2025-internships
EPISODE MENTION:How to Create an Online Portfolio and Why It’s Important for Your Fashion Career
https://www.mariahedian.com/onlineportfolio
EPISODE MENTION:
8 Game-Changing Strategies to Supercharge Your LinkedIn Profile
https://www.mariahedian.com/linkedintipsandtricks
FREE RESOURCE:
40 Questions to Ask at Your Next Informational Interview Cheat Sheet
https://mariahedian.com/cheatsheet
CAREER LAUNCH KIT
https://mariahedian.com/fashion-career-kit
THE EMAIL CONTACT DATABASE
https://www.mariahedian.com/resource-suite
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ITFI IS ON TIK TOK!Follow me @FashionCareerMentor to learn more actionable steps, professional strategies and a behind-the-scenes look at all things fashion industry.

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