How To

“Your career and life will always surprise you, your dream job may end up being one you don’t even know about.”

“Work hard, be nice to people and don’t burn bridges as you never know when you’ll need someone’s help again.”

“For aspiring bloggers: be prepared to work lots of additional hours on top of your day job, invest in a good camera and web designer and have coffee with just about everyone.”

“Try not to repeat the well-trodden path and think of a new way to communicate that’s unique to you.”

“Be persistent and restless, not everything you do will hit the wall and stick but when it does it’s incredibly rewarding.”

“Don’t get hung up on having one role or dream.”

“Taking the reigns at times is needed and knowing when to step back is important too.”

“You should genuinely feel as though you have something to offer because that will keep you motivated.”

“Share confidence with the people around you and keep learning from them, even if they are not in the same field as you.”

“Ask questions, but not too many – learn on the job!”

“Leave a lasting memory and be nice to people.”

“As industries evolve, it’s important to know all aspects; PR, marketing, e-commerce, social media and CRM are as important as styling or writing.”

“Stay curious, keep reading and never think you know it all.”

“When it comes to public speaking have no fear – just try it because the more you do it the more you’ll realise that it’s not that scary.”

“It’s totally fine to make mistakes because it will be forgotten in no time – we’re only human.”

“Things move too fast these days for anyone to fuss over you stumbling over some words.”

“I’d recommend interning as much as possible and find experienced people who have time for you.”

“Stay late, ask questions and take criticism.”

“When it comes to writing, the only way to get better is to read voraciously.”

“Squeeze as much reading (of decent material) as you can into the day.”

“For interns: do anything they ask of you with a smile.”

“Be proactive and network because you never know who you might meet and how they may be able to help you in the future.”

“If you are looking for an internship or a job email around, you never know who may be hiring. If that fails, try other ways to get in touch with people through social media.”