In this episode, Melanie - A HR & Recruitment Director with experience working for brands including ESPRIT, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Karl Lagerfeld, gives us her insights on how it feels to work over a decade in the industry, the good and the bad of working and relocating to NYC, and what fashion recruiters look for in your application.

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Timestamps:
0:00. Trailer Intro
1:43. Why recruitment & Melanie's background
6:50. Starting out in the fashion industry
9:32. What it's like to work for the industry
11:25. Most in-demand jobs
12:26. Layoffs, Gen Z & workcations
17:53. Relocating to New York/US
23:46. Visa situation in the US
26:56. Relocations from US to Amsterdam/Netherlands
28:05. Advice for new recruiters
34:48. Educating hiring managers & virtual interviews
39:54. Creative concepts (styles), design jobs & importance of portfolios
47:33. Basic interview etiquette/tips
49:23. Outro & where to find Melanie