At times the fashion industry can give major “small fish, small pond energy”, which can be rather discouraging. If you feel you've hit a glass ceiling in your career, perhaps relocation is the answer you are seeking. 

When seeking strong candidates for a fashion role, there are several main factors that brands will consider including location, experience, education and creative portfolio. Never underestimate the power a great brand name will have on your resume. You must have all these factors considered, up to date and easily accessible to ensure you are the most employable candidate on the market.

It's no secret that certain cities such as Sydney and Melbourne host the majority of Australia’s fashion support office and retail roles. Living in one of these major cities, even just temporarily, opens you up to a delicious smorgasbord of new roles, with new brands. These magical career lands will help you gain as much experience as possible in the industry. 

Relocating interstate to gain experience with a notable brand will certainly generate more opportunities, even if temporarily. And the salary perks (WA and QLD sisters, we're looking at you), we can promise you'll never look back.

Relocation can be a scary thought. But if you are truly a budding fashionista, we say the move will definitely be giving dream career era (think of the Tik Tok content). A few short years in Sydney or Melbourne can in some circumstances be the equivalent of 10 years in your home state. Not only are the opportunities more abundant, but the turnover at companies is higher, the salaries are larger and the brand names are undeniably BIGGER.