Summer is the moment when you relax and unplug from work and study. A bit of deserved relaxation and disconnecting is necessary to gain motivation and productivity. Summer is also the period when you think of the new beginnings that will bring September. You may have decided to start your career in fashion, do an internship, find a new job in fashion, start a fashion course. Or, you may have not decided yet, and you want to use the summer as a period of reflection to understand what your next moves will be. Whatever your situation, here’s what you need to do this summer to boost your career in fashion
Incorporate all these activities into your summer vacation routine with your time and without pressure.
Read
In addition to your favorite novel, read a good fashion or business book that are very inspiring, and above all, they make you understand many things you did not know. Read also articles and posts of the industry, I suggest you take a look at our members-only archive, is full of super useful posts for those who want to start and build a successful career in fashion. With the basic plan of our membership you’ll have access to these contents and to all the new ones that will be published, it costs less than any fashion book and you’ll learn more about different practical things that not all books teach. In addition, you will also get the other benefits of membership and you can access all the content from your laptop and even from the smartphone, so yet comfortable when traveling, without the weight of the book;)
Attend an online course
The beauty of online courses is that you can grow your skills (to gain extra points on your resume) with your time. You could do an hour a day, maybe after lunch when you’re relaxing on the couch. Do not see it as a moment of forced study, choose a topic that interests you and of which you always wanted to know more: photography, styling, social media marketing.
Podcast
What could be better than sunbathing while learning something new about the fashion industry?  Podcasts are a great way to learn about everything you want. You do not have to make the slightest effort, just stay there lying down enjoying the sea and the sun and acquire information at the same time, what’s better? Here you can find the list of our favorite fashion podcasts. Have you already subscribed to the Glam Observer podcast? It is perfect for those who want to work in fashion
Reflect
Summer is the moment when you think about your future. September is the second New Year, because it always marks new beginnings. We are all motivated to start something new and take out your resolutions list, just like we do with the new year. Take the first few days of vacation to unplug without thinking about anything and, after these days, when the mind is fresh, you will begin to see things with a clearer eye and it will be time to start making decisions. Attending a fashion school, switching job, starting an internship. These are important decisions. I decided to quit my job to found Glam Observer last summer. If you need guidance, a hand and advice, have a look at our consulting services and I will be happy to guide you in your career decisions in fashion and to recommend your best choice.
I use summer to do a lot of research and I do all these activities listed above. You’ll be amazed at how much they’ll help you start off again in September.
