How to Make Your Profile Get Noticed by the Brands

First impressions last. Time to dress up your profile and make a great first impression on your future employer.

Think of making your profile on MyBRANDS as picking a great outfit before going out to a party. Keep it classy, refined and pay attention to those little details.

1. Add great pictures

Most people are extremely visual so ADD THOSE PICTURES, please. This is your opportunity to show your personal fashion style and your portfolio as a model, photographer or designer.

t’s worth it to invest into professional photoshoots if you don’t already have good quality photos. Honestly, this will pay off.

Quick advice for your avatar photo:

Not Good

Selfie, Not professional look, Distracting background

Professional headshot, Professional stylish look, clear background

Good

But don’t stop with just an avatar photo. Upload at least 3-4 pictures to show what you are really about.

Describing your past experiences in your profile is very important, but nothing says more about your style than a good photo.

After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, right?

Examples for you to get some inspiration:

2.Fill out the Profile section

Profiles that are completely filled out are 64% more likely to get noticed by the brands.

Adding your location, availability, current and expecting salary helps companies immediately understand if you could be a good match.

3.Work on “About me” section

Avoid empty and generalised phrases like “great problem-solving and leadership skills”. Instead, think about the things that make you unique and noticeable. If it helps, make a list of all your achievements and experiences in the recent years. Then come back to this list in an hour and see what stands out.

Not Good

“My name is Chloe. I am a highly organized individual and have awesome time-management skills. I love fashion and want to work in a high-end apparel brand”.

Better

“Motivated Sales Associate with 2+ years of experience. Passionate about fashion and design. Areas of proficiency include languages and MS Office. Looking for opportunities in luxury retail.”

4.Make your work experience pop

Keep it short and sweet. When describing your experiences, focus on the things you did that really made a difference. Show the employer that you are an ACHIEVER, not just a DOER.

Not Good

Junior Sales Advisor Zara Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 I was responsible for providing advice and assistance to customers and occasionally stocked and replenished merchandise.

Better

Junior Sales Advisor Zara Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 Stocked and replenished merchandise according to layouts. Created a customer-focused shopping environment by building and strengthening relationships with customers.

5.Show off your education

Think about how your education can be helpful for your desired position. State clearly what you’ve learned, don’t keep the company wondering.

Not Good

Diploma in Fashion design and textile development Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre Jan 2008 - Nov 2014 Studied various aspects of fashion design

Better

Diploma in Fashion design and textile development Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre Jan 2008 - Nov 2014 Gained solid experience in shoe design, pattern making, construction, sales & marketing insights, costing and quality control.

5.Show off your education

Just some ideas of what could be written in the “other experiences” section - relevant volunteering experience, seminars, exhibitions and other events you participated in. Blogging experience could be another great asset to your profile. Think hard and you’ll for sure remember something you did that can be included here.

6.Give it some time

If you don’t get a match immediately - don’t stress out. Check out the “Jobs for you”and “Brands you might like” sections on your page - you’ll be surprised how many more opportunities are waiting for you there.