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BoF Careers Team

23 August 2021

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.

Meeting In-Person With Co-Workers (The Cut)

If co-workers are coming in voluntarily, they’re probably not averse to talking face-to-face but [...] you can’t be sure. The key is to offer an easy out if they want it [by giving them the option of in-person or remote meeting].

How to Lead Effectively (Forbes)

When things go wrong [...], strong leaders take responsibility. Your role is to review what happened together with the team and identify what could be done better next time to avoid repeated problems.

How to Set Boundaries in the Last Days of a Job (Harvard Business Review)

As soon as you know you’re leaving, determine the most important tasks to complete before you leave [by prioritising] and getting your work to a stable state where it can be taken over.

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Workplace & Talent

What Are the Skills Fashion Executives Need to Get Hired Today?

This week, talent expert Suki Sandhu OBE and advisor and executive search consultant Karen Harvey shared insights on the core skill sets expected of leaders and managers in the fashion industry today. BoF Careers shares key learnings from the event.

The Best Jobs on BoF Careers

Discover the most exciting career opportunities now available on BoF Careers — including jobs from Gucci, Simone Rocha and Bloomingdale’s.

Fashion Industry Leaders on Upskilling Opportunities in the Workplace

BoF spoke to HR executives and talent experts at Alexander McQueen, On and Deckers Brands — global employers currently recruiting on BoF Careers — to understand what skills are most relevant to the fashion industry and how to upskill in them in the workplace.

How Retail Store Employees Should Upskill Today

The nature of working in retail is changing at pace as the purpose of stores continues to evolve. BoF Careers examines how in-store employees can hone and develop their skill sets for success in retail or its adjacent industries, sharing expertise from retail leaders and fashion executives who began their careers on the shop floor.