7 Things to Do this Summer to Boost your Career in Fashion (even if you don’t have experience yet!)

If you are among the lucky ones who have secured a summer fashion internship, then you’re about to have an amazing time and experience a crucial (perhaps first) moment in your career. BUT if you don’t have any internships planned for the summer, you can have one with us or do other things that will boost your career in fashion, even if you don’t have experience yet.

Summer may seem like a “quiet” period for your career. You may feel tempted to relax and postpone everything to September. However, these next months are very important. If you put your career on hold now, you will only delay your entry into the fashion industry by missing job opportunities that are open when you are not ready.

Imagine instead if you could secure your fall internship or a new job within the next weeks and then enjoy the rest of your summer knowing that a job or internship opportunity is waiting for you at the end of it. 

Summer is the ideal time of the year when you finally have more time to finally do things that you never have time to do because you’re studying, taking exams, or working. So in this article, I wanted to share a few ideas of those things, in case you thought there’s not much to do 😉

7 Things to do this Summer to Boost your Career in Fashion

1. Join the Summer Fashion Camp

No fashion internship lined up for the summer? I got you! I designed the Summer Fashion Camp 2025 to be like your summer fashion internship from home!

During this 8-week internship-style online course from home, you’ll work on real fashion projects, attend classes with industry professionals, and build a portfolio that stands out.You’ll feel like you did an internship for two months and yeah, this will also give a huge boost to your resume as well thanks to the certificate and all the keywords you can add from the camp!

Doors will open on June 16, and you can join the waitlist here to unlock early-bird bonuses. The course is 100% online and open to everyone and from everywhere, no matter your background.

2. Identify the right fashion career for you

If you do not have a clear idea of ​​what career in fashion is right for you, use this summer to understand it. So that you will be ready to look directly for job offers that reflect your passions and skills.

A great tip to understand what fashion job is right for you is to go through the job boards online. Also, read as many job descriptions as possible. You might not be attracted to a job title at first glance. However, when you read the tasks involved in that job, you might discover that it’s actually made for you! Or the opposite — titles like “fashion buyer” or “trend forecaster” might look dreamy on the paper, but you don’t like the tasks assigned in this specific position. Therefore, reading all the jobs posted online will help you understand more about the different roles in fashion and which is a better fit for you.

3. Build your fashion portfolio

Contrary to popular belief, a portfolio is not only for designers. It’s a must-have for any creative career in fashion, but also a nice-to have for business-oriented ones like Fashion Buying, Marketing, PR, etc. It’s a real career-booster. So take advantage of the summer to update your portfolio with your latest works, or create new projects just for the sake of building your portfolio that can showcase your skills to potential employers even if you have never worked in fashion before. Indeed, you don’t need experience to build a portfolio!

When you enroll in our Summer Fashion Camp, after each class, you’ll receive practical and engaging exercises to directly apply the knowledge you learned by building real-world fashion projects, and receive personalized feedback.

4. Learn more about the fashion industry

One of the first rules of having a successful career is being very knowledgeable about your industry. And one of the easiest ways to boost your career in fashion is to learn more about it.

Learning new things about fashion should be a fundamental part of your daily routine. It doesn’t end when you get a degree or diploma, and should continue after you get the job. The more you know, the more you’ll feel confident in conversations with recruiters, colleagues, and peers.

Take advantage of the summer to learn more about the fashion industry through books. Alternate your summer playlist with some fashion and career podcasts, read industry websites, and watch fashion documentaries. You can also take an online course to learn from industry professionals who can offer you real-world insights and mentorship.

5. Refresh your CV, Cover Letter, and LinkedIn

Do your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn Profile need a refresh? What a better time than summer to finally update them?

A professional resume is the basis of any job application. So, stop using the same resume to apply for different jobs and internships in fashion. Make sure to tailor your CV to every position. If you are interested in several roles in fashion, you should have a resume for each of these careers. When you find a job or internship offer that interests you, you can just personalize your CV to the specific company and position with the right keywords.

In addition, I always suggest sending a cover letter – even when it’s not explicitly requested. A cover letter is where you can reiterate your interest in that specific role. Through your cover letter, you can reinforce and develop the skills and experiences you mentioned in your resume. Also, talk about your motivation to join that fashion brand.

Update your LinkedIn Profile

If you don’t have a LinkedIn profile yet or you haven’t updated it for a while, it’s time to create one or refresh yours. Take advantage of the summer to learn how to use it to the fullest.

Did you know that fashion recruiters use LinkedIn not only to post job offers but also to search for candidates directly? LinkedIn works as a search engine. If your profile is set correctly, it will be among the top to appear in the search results. This will give you more chances you have to get discovered by recruiters and land a new job. What’s more, LinkedIn is the perfect place to network, do your research about a company and find people working there, build your personal branding, receive work proposals, and find jobs at the same time. It’s your best career-ally.

6. Work on new skills

Another thing you can do this summer to boost your career in fashion is to learn something new to boost your skills, knowledge, and resume. If you believe you are lacking some skills that are required in your dream fashion job, don’t just give up and look for another job. Instead, be proactive and acquire the skills you are missing.

In case you didn’t know, Excel is the most requested skill in any fashion job. Other common skills include time management, organization, and attention to detail. You should also learn or practice a second or third language as it’s always useful in fashion. For example, you could practice French if you want to find a fashion job in Paris. Also, you can practice Italian if you want to grow your fashion career in Milan.

7. Take online fashion courses

When I was a student, I spent every summer to learn about fashion and took different online fashion courses. I was so passionate about the industry that I was curious to learn more despite I was enrolled in a master’s at a fashion school. I couldn’t imagine that one day online courses would help me land my dream job in fashion, but they did! The recruiter was so impressed by my proactivity to take those courses outside of my formal education that they chose me for the e-commerce internship at Alexander McQueen!

This could be you too.

I recommend heartwarmingly to take online fashion courses as they changed my life and could change yours too. That’s why I’ve been running the Summer Fashion Camp for the past four years, and invite you to join the 2025 edition.

This dynamic 8-week internship-style online course is designed to fit seamlessly into your summer plans. Starting on June 16, the Summer Fashion Camp will have live and pre-recorded classes with industry professionals and me on fashion styling, editorial, marketing, product development, and more. You’ll gain practical skills and work on real fashion projects to build your portfolio, with no fashion degree or experience required! More info here.

I hope you feel super motivated now to do one or more things this summer to boost your career in fashion. Let’s make this summer one that will transform your passion into your dream job!

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