I had an interesting encounter the other day, while applying for internships I actually had a firm request to see my Polyvore account, and said that if I didn't have one they highly suggested I get one and begin using it. I don't think I could even conjure a response; you want me to join a networking/shopping/visual merch. website as a part of my resume? To say the least I was a little baffled, but is this the new trend?
Everywhere you turn there is a new version of a social networking "fashion" website popping; a company that wants you to join, become a part of their community, and use their platform to become the next Facebook. Sites now do everything from keep track of articles you enjoy, suggest new clothing for you, new celebrities for you to watch, career paths for you to take, and trend boards for you to create. The wave of fashion blogging has now turned into an all out surge of fashionistas fancying their new path to success as being able to put together the best profile. Polyvore, StyleCaster, StyleTrek...the list really goes on and on? So what do you think; social networks as the next resume portfolio?
Text Corinna Fabre
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