The Latest Fashion Recruitment News
Get To Know Team TM: Alice
We recently welcomed to the team a new Recruitment Partner Alice, who joins us with years or experience in the field of Retail and who now is taking care of our High Street Recruitment. If you’d like to connect with Alice on your career Journey you can contact her via Alice@thetalentmill.com.au
Why Staying Close To Your Skillset Matters More Than Ever.
What does staying close to your skillset mean and why does it matter? If you find yourself thinking, should I look for a new role, should I be making moves quicker, how is my current role benefitting me - then this is a read for you. You can connect with Jordan via Jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
Why Hands-On Experience Is Your Biggest Career Advantage in a Small Premium Brand.
As a recruiter in premium fashion and beauty, Mikaela often speaks to junior and mid-level candidates who are carefully weighing up their next move. Many are drawn to the idea of joining a large global brand with structure, scale and a recognisable name yet some of the most career-building opportunities can sit inside smaller, founder-led brands. You can connect with Mikaela via Mikaela@thetalentmill.com.au
Breaking Into Luxury Retail: What You Need To Know.
Luxury retail operates by its own set of rules. In this insightful Blog, our Retail Recruitment Partner, Sharna, draws on her specialist industry experience to unpack the realities of moving into the luxury sector and why making the transition requires more than just retail experience. You can get in touch with Sharna via sharnav@thetalentmill.com.au
The 5 Levels of Leadership: Why a Job Title Doesn't Make You a Leader.
Our Retail Recruitment Director Lucy discusses the five rules of leadership and and how the role of influence comes into play to make you someone worth following and respecting. You can get in touch with Lucy via lucy@thetalentmill.com.au
Beyond the Aesthetic: Why Objectivity, Transparency, Consistency & Realness Define Luxury Recruitment.
Our Recruitment Partner Jordan discusses the defining traits of Recruitment and what sets us apart from the rest - from consistency, transparency, objectivity and authenticity. You can get in touch with Jordan via Jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
What Boxing Continues To Teach Me About Leadership And The Parallels To Retail.
Our Recruitment Partner Sharna talks about her love and commitment for Boxing and how mindset, discipline, and ambition has transferred into her career and how it can provide insight into yours. You might of heard your leaders say – getting comfortably uncomfortable is where the growth happens.
Succession Planning vs Hiring Externally: What’s Right for Your Retail Business?
One of the biggest leadership decisions a retail business will face is how to fill key roles when they open up. Do you promote from within, developing your internal talent pipeline, or do you bring in external expertise to drive new thinking? The answer isn’t always straightforward.
Close Doors Quietly.
How you leave a role shapes your reputation just as much as how you start it. In industries like fashion and retail, where networks are small and relationships matter, professionalism at the end of a chapter is critical. Whether you’re resigning or managing someone’s exit, the way you communicate, protect relationships, and uphold dignity becomes part of your personal brand.
From Good, To Great: What Separates The Good From The Exceptional In Retail.
Do you want more than just a successful career in Retail? Do you want to make an impact and leave a legacy wherever you go? Our Retail Recruitment Partner Sharna shares what it takes to go from good to great. If you’d like to connect with Sharna you can reach her via sharnav@thetalentmill.com.au
How To Create A Stand Out CV.
Is your CV in need of an update ahead of 2026? Our Head Office Recruitment Partner Mikaela shares the Do’s & Don’ts with some additional tips to make your industry experience pop. You can connect with Mikaela for Job Vacancies via Mikaela@thetalentmill.com.au
Get To Know Team TM: Tamara
Meet our newest team member, Tamara! Tamara joins us as our Recruitment Administrator, supporting the wider team to ensure we are keeping up with the demand that is the world of Luxury, Fashion & Retail Recruitment. You can connect with Tam for Job Vacancies via careers@thetalentmill.com.au
Transforming From Manager To Leader.
This week, Lucy dives into the difference between being a manager and being a leader in retail, and why that gap shows up on the floor every single day. Managers keep stores running; leaders lift the standard and change how the team runs them, unpacking what real leadership looks like in fast, people-first environments. Lucy@thetalentmill.com.au for Candidate or Client queries.
The Need for Speed: Why Prompt Hiring is Essential For Fashion, Retail, Head Office Roles
When it comes to hiring new team members, there is usually a need for speed. Why do you ask, well Jordan spills all on why you need to move quickly and confidently during the Recruitment process - If you’d like to connect with Jordan on your career Journey you can contact him via Jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
Work Culture: What Does It Mean To You?
Work Culture, what is it and why is it important? The truth is, culture is different to everyone. Read all about Sharna’s take on this weeks blog - If you’d like to connect with Sharna on your career Journey you can contact her via sharnav@thetalentmill.com.au
Get To Know Team TM: Mikaela
We recently welcomed to the team a new Recruitment Partner Mikaela, who is taking care of our Head Office Recruitment in eCommerce, Marketing, Wholesale and operations. If you’d like to connect with Mikaela on your career Journey you can contact her via Mikaela@thetalentmill.com.au
How To Build A Successful Career In Retail.
Lucy, our Retail guru and Retail Recruitment Director, has worked in and worked with, the best in the business. She has so generously shared her insight on how to make the most out of a retail pathway. If you’d like to connect with Lucy on your Career Journey, reach out to lucy@thetalentmill.com.au
Get To Know Team TM: Jordan
We recently welcomed to the team a new Recruitment Partner Jordan, who is taking care of our Head Office Recruitment in the buying, planning, operations and finance. If you’d like to connect with Jordan on your correct Journey you can contact him via Jordan@thetalentmill.com.au
We Had A Chat With Rachel Gilbert’s National Retail Manager.
Our Retail Recruitment Partner Sharna sat down with Louise, National Retail Manager at the iconic Australian designer brand Rachel Gilbert, to explore her career journey and discover what fuels her passion for retail. If you’d like to connect with Sharna you can contact her via sharnav@thetalentmill.com.au
Why Customer Experience Is The Future Of Retail
The high street has suffered hit after hit, first came online shopping and second came Covid and here we are, discussing the future of Retail, with the focus being on In-store experiences creating a loyal customer base. You can connect with Lucy via lucy@thetalentmill.com.au