Fashion Talent Recruiting

To obtain the Fashion Talent Recruiting Certification, candidates must complete the following:

Professional Recruitment Plan
Develop a comprehensive professional recruitment plan for a fashion company. This plan should include:
a) Company Analysis

Analyze a real or fictional fashion company's current workforce
Identify staffing needs and gaps
Assess company culture and values

b) Recruitment Strategy

Develop sourcing strategies for various fashion roles
Create job descriptions and personal specifications
Outline interview and assessment processes
Propose employer branding initiatives

c) FLSA and Legal Compliance

Demonstrate understanding of FLSA regulations in job classifications
Address relevant labor laws and compliance issues
Outline strategies for ensuring ethical recruiting practices

d) Diversity and Inclusion

Propose strategies to improve diversity in hiring
Develop inclusive job postings and interview processes

e) Technology Integration

Recommend appropriate HR tech stack for the recruiting process
Outline a plan for leveraging social media and digital platforms

f) Onboarding and Retention

Develop an onboarding plan for new fashion talent
Propose strategies for employee retention in the fashion industry


Presentation and Defense

Present the recruitment plan to a panel of industry experts
Defend the strategies and decisions made in the plan
Demonstrate a deep understanding of fashion industry recruiting challenges


Ethics Assessment

Complete an ethics in fashion recruiting scenario assessment
Demonstrate ability to navigate complex ethical situations in fashion recruiting


Mock Interview

Conduct a mock interview for a critical fashion role
Demonstrate effective interviewing techniques and industry-specific questioning.


Portfolio Review

Showcase ability to assess creative portfolios for fashion roles
Provide constructive feedback on a sample portfolio



Recertification (required every three years):

Submit an updated professional recruitment plan reflecting current industry trends
Provide evidence of successful implementation of recruiting strategies in the fashion industry
Complete an updated ethics assessment and stay current on labor laws and FLSA regulations