{"id":1410,"date":"2015-07-22T19:51:01","date_gmt":"2015-07-22T19:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keblog.demoapp.xyz\/?p=1410"},"modified":"2022-10-19T03:58:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T03:58:43","slug":"how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry","title":{"rendered":"How this young Filipina got her job in New York&#8217;s fashion industry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Dana Sy, a young Filipina working in New York.<\/p>\n<p>Dana is where a lot of us want to be right now, working in beautiful New York, independent, exploring what life outside the country has to offer her. How did she do it?<\/p>\n<p>In\u00a0this Q &amp; A with Kalibrr, she gives us a little insight into what it&#8217;s like to work in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_26 counter-hierarchy\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">TOPICS<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry\/#Tell_us_a_little_bit_more_about_yourself\" title=\"Tell us a little bit more about yourself.\">Tell us a little bit more about yourself.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry\/#Where_do_you_work_in_New_York_and_what_do_you_do\" title=\"Where do you work in New York and what do you do?\">Where do you work in New York and what do you do?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry\/#Howd_you_get_the_job\" title=\"How&#8217;d you get the job?\">How&#8217;d you get the job?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry\/#Did_you_enjoy_New_York\" title=\"Did you enjoy New York?\">Did you enjoy New York?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry\/#What_were_the_main_differences_between_the_culture_there_and_in_the_Philippines\" title=\"What were the main differences between the culture there and in the Philippines?\">What were the main differences between the culture there and in the Philippines?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/neo-blog.kalibrr.com\/blog\/id\/how-this-young-filipina-got-her-job-in-new-yorks-fashion-industry\/#What_would_you_advise_people_who_are_looking_to_work_abroad_as_well\" title=\"What would you advise people who are looking to work abroad as well?\">What would you advise people who are looking to work abroad as well?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tell_us_a_little_bit_more_about_yourself\"><\/span><strong>Tell us a little bit more about yourself.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I studied in the Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in fashion merchandising and minor in\u00a0economics after graduating from De LaSalle University and working for a year as an assistant buyer.<\/p>\n<div>I have been in New York for 2 years now since 2013. It was always a dream for me to come to New York ever since I was in high school, and have been fortunate enough to do so. I wanted to challenge myself, expand my horizons, and live outside my comfort zone.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>New York, being a melting pot of art, culture, fashion, and people from all walks of life was the perfect place for me to test all of that.<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_do_you_work_in_New_York_and_what_do_you_do\"><\/span><strong>Where do you work in New York and what do you do?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wgsn.com\/en\/fashion\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WGSN Trend Forecasting Services<\/a>. I do Trend Forecasting for them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Howd_you_get_the_job\"><\/span><strong>How&#8217;d you get the job?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kalibrr.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">I applied online<\/a> and went through a first round interview where they tested my knowledge on\u00a0everything involving trend forecasting. After which, I was given a week\u00a0to send in\u00a0a mock-up\u00a0trend report of my choosing similarly to theirs\u00a0and\u00a0a sample\u00a0street style portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_enjoy_New_York\"><\/span><strong>Did you enjoy New York?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, it was everything I expected it to be and more. I learned a lot and was involved in major trend reports, participated in Fashion Week, covered trade shows and street style photography just like any other seasoned trend forecaster did.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_were_the_main_differences_between_the_culture_there_and_in_the_Philippines\"><\/span><strong>What were the main differences between the culture there and in the Philippines?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There was no hierarchy between senior, junior\/new forecasters, and management. We all addressed each other on a first name basis creating a more informal environment. I was encouraged to voice out new ideas, give my opinions and critiques for our existing projects from the start. The head of our New York office works in the same space as us and interacts freely with everyone.<\/p>\n<p>There was a more distinct separation between professional and personal life. While my co-workers were very friendly and approachable, they are focused solely on the work and socialize and engage less with others with personal matters. (In other words, less gossip and chismis.)<\/p>\n<p>There was a large emphasis on work-life balance and flexibility of work, preferring to leave early or on time instead of working overtime. Options to work from home were available as long as the tasks at hand were accomplished.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_you_advise_people_who_are_looking_to_work_abroad_as_well\"><\/span><strong>What would you advise people who are looking to work abroad as well?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Build a strong network. Since you are working in a country where you most likely do not know anyone, networking is vital and part of the process as it helps get your foot in the door. Depending on the industry, in my case a small one, one way or another everyone knows everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Pile on the Experience. Specifically in the United States, where most college students juggle multiple internships throughout their studies, work experience is just as important as education. It\u2019s a stellar way to standout amongst stiff competition showcasing your real-life skills and knowledge that can\u2019t be taught in a classroom.<\/p>\n<p>Be confident, passionate, and adaptable. With so many different barriers and heavy competition to international job seekers, you need to be confident in the skills you have that others don\u2019t. Exuding passion and the ability to easily adapt to a foreign workplace is a telltale sign of an exceptional candidate.<\/p>\n<p>Do you have dreams of working in New York too? Or you just want to be a Filipino with work abroad? Tell us all about it in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet Dana Sy, a young Filipina working in New York. Dana is where a lot of us want to be right now, working in beautiful New York, independent, exploring what life outside the country has to offer her. How did she do it? 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