The Business of Fashion
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Careers Counsel rounds up the most useful and inspiring articles from around the web. To browse hundreds of jobs from leading brands, visit BoF Careers.
You've Been Offered a Great New Job, but Is It Worth a Pay Cut? (The New York Times)
If you believe a certain opportunity will benefit you more in the long run, then sacrificing a little now can pay off significantly later. But speaking more specifically, being asked to do the exact same job for less money feels like an insult.
In Defense of Perfectionism (The Cut)
Setting impossible standards for other people’s behaviour is likely to lead only to disappointment. But what about self-oriented perfectionism, or, more plainly, the intrinsic desire to be excellent?
One Online Technique That Can Help You Land a Job Interview Faster (Inc.)
Studies show only 3 percent of people who apply online get a phone call from the employer. Which means, if you see a job that you really, really want, you need to go beyond applying online to get noticed.
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With the cost of living crisis affecting both businesses and individuals, discussions about pay are a delicate but critical hurdle for employees to navigate today. BoF spoke to negotiation and compensation consultants, as well as industry professionals, on how to approach and prepare for these conversations.
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