Recruiter Interview – Sophie Miller

What company do you work for?

Solomon Page – Fashion & Beauty

What is your job title?

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

What type of recruiting do you do?

Placement Agency

Tell us a little about yourself.

I am originally from Rockland County, NY. I went to Marist College and graduated with my BS in Fashion Merchandising in 2018. After graduating I started working at Solomon Page in October 2018!

How did you get into recruiting?

My current co-worker Brenda messaged me on LinkedIn and the rest is history!

Tell us about your company.

Fashion is an ever-shifting landscape, and Solomon Page has mastered the art of adaptability—syncing our specializations to support the industry’s changing objectives and priorities. Our experienced recruiting teams are comprised of collaborative subject-matter-experts, each focused on a specific functional area. Collectively, we support the fashion industry through the entire life-cycle of a product, across all experience levels.

What types of fashion industry positions do you recruit for?

We work on a wide range of opportunities within the Fashion & Beauty industries. Anything from Design, Merchandising, PD, Production just to name a few categories!

What are some of the most common mistakes fashion industry job seekers make when looking/applying/interviewing/etc… for a job?

Being late! I can’t stress enough on how important being on time is.

What advice do you have for younger job seekers?

Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there. Networking will always help you!

What advice do you have for older job seekers?

Same advice! Always use your network.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Anyone who took the time to read this, please connect with me!

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