Fiona Poliri, 31, spends her days powdering noses and perfecting vintage waves. Working as a hair stylist and make-up artist for Bygone Bombshell Beauty Parlour, Fiona transports her clients’ style to a different era in time. We caught up with her to ask how she turned her love of make-up and vintage fashion into a career.… Continue reading How I became a vintage make-up artist: Fiona Poliri, Bygone Bombshell
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How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove
At just 23, Stephen Crawford is the Head Chef at critically acclaimed, high-end restaurant Black Dove. So how exactly did Stephen land such a great job at such a young age? Hard work, long hours and a love of fantastic food. We asked Stephen for his tips on training and his insider knowledge of life… Continue reading How I became a Head Chef: Stephen Crawford, Black Dove
How to shine on placement
Got work experience looming? Don’t see it as a week away from class – take the opportunity to learn something! The thought of work experience and entering into the world of work for the first time can be a scary prospect, so we’re giving you some top tips to help you get the most out of… Continue reading How to shine on placement
Careers in the media
The media industry is a fast-paced, ever-moving place to work, with a diverse range of roles available across film, TV, newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and beyond! We caught up with a few people making their mark in the media to find out what their job is really like. The magazine editor – Lindsay Cochrane The editorial… Continue reading Careers in the media
The most bonkers jobs in Britain
We all know the kind of job roles that get talked about in session with careers advisors. Teacher, admin assistant, engineer, mechanic, strolling elf… Hang on, what? Yes, last year, one recruitment company was asked to try find a strolling elf for a client – according to a new survey carried out by CV Library.… Continue reading The most bonkers jobs in Britain
Fashion careers: boutique owner
Samantha Harvie, 29, owns fashion boutique Solo in Glasgow’s West End. The young entrepreneur offers some insight into running your own retail business. Tell us a bit about your company. Solo is an independent fashion boutique that has been open since 1984. We stock a wide range of designers that caters for ladies of all ages.… Continue reading Fashion careers: boutique owner
Fashion careers: social media and digital marketing assistant
Amy Priestley works for River Island, as a social media and digital marketing assistant. After doing work experience in the fashion chain’s marketing department at the age of 17, Amy knew a career in the world of fashion marketing was for her. How did you get started in marketing for a fashion brand? It all started… Continue reading Fashion careers: social media and digital marketing assistant
Fashion careers: store manager
Jacqueline Kilday, store manager, Vivienne Westwood Jacqueline is the manager of the Glasgow branch of luxury fashion brand Vivienne Westwood, where she’s worked for the last year and nine months. How did you get into retail? Worked my way up in retail. I started as a sales assistant when I was at uni as a… Continue reading Fashion careers: store manager
Weird interview questions – and how to handle them!
No matter how well prepared you are, even the most experienced candidate can be shaken up by a tough interview question – and it’s not always the one relating to the role that you’ve applied for which throw you. What’s your favourite colour? Who inspire you? If you were an animal, what one would you… Continue reading Weird interview questions – and how to handle them!