The Cost of Getting In: Why Young People are Paying to Get Hired in Fashion The fashion industry has long been notorious for its cutthroat competitiveness.
A growing trend is making it even more unaffordable for young people to break into the business: paid hiring, where aspiring professionals pay employers to secure a job or gain experience.
This practice is often justified as a way for companies to streamline their recruitment process and ensure they get the best candidates. However, at what cost to the would be employees?