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Salary Negotiation Strategies from a Recent LIM Grad
Sylvie is a 2020 graduate of LIM, and a member of the College's Fashion Scholars program. Here, she shares her tips and suggestions on how to negotiate for the salary you want and deserve.
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Helping Recent Graduates Launch Their Careers
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many recent graduates are finding it difficult to find jobs that align with their skillset and degree. Thanks to the Office of Career and Internship Services' (CIS) new “LIM2020” program, this year’s graduates can ...
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Participating in the NRF Young Professionals Panel
Throughout my experience at LIM College, I was a part of the NRFSA. I jumped in my first semester freshman year, and throughout the four years, I served as co-president for three, participated in scholarship competitions, and attended four ...
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Insights and Career Tips from a Fashion Media Publisher
On October 2, WWD Publisher Paul Jowdy sat down with three students from The Lexington Line and discussed how he got where he is today and how LIM students can put themselves on a similar path. Being a senior means I’m looking for Co-ops, and ...
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Remote Internships: A Look Inside
The following interview was conducted with with LIM alumna Sze Qi Tan, Bachelor of Business Administration in Fashion Merchandising, Class of 2018.The shifting global business landscape, from an increase in professionals working remotely to ...
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How to Succeed in Skincare (Even if You Don’t Wear Makeup)
On March 28, LIM’s Experiential Education and Career Management Department, in collaboration with the Cosmetics Club, hosted a Beauty and Skincare Panel in Maxwell Hall. Industry professionals, including a current LIM student, discussed their ...
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Visual Studies: More than Just Window Displays
When I hear the words “visual merchandising,” my first thought is window displays, which is why I assumed Visual Studies majors aspire to create window displays and plan store layouts. But after sitting down with LIM’s Chair of Visual ...
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The Rise of Freelancing: From Appetizer to Main Dish
The rapid evolution of the gig economy sees more people than ever embracing the "side hustle" and often transitioning passion projects into full-time freelance employment. In fact, research from Upwork and the Freelancers Union of America found ...
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Chase to Ace “The Search”—What to Do & Expect in Your Job Hunt
Trudging your weary way toward finding the right job or internship in New York can be a handful. For me, knowing and preparing for the various job-search steps kept me organized, saved me a ton of time, and eventually helped me secure my retail ...