Fashion InStyle's Melissa Rubini Shares Her Advice on How to Break Into the Fashion Industry By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on March 24, 2016 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Courtesy Fashion Director Melissa Rubini plays a major role at InStyle—she oversees all fashion content in the magazine and online, she styles almost every cover shoot (Lupita Nyong'o's so-chic spread in the April issue? Yes, that's Melissa's doing), and she does it all without so much as a strand of hair out of place. On top of that, her impossibly chic, minimalist aesthetic is why she's often the subject of style envy and why the street-style photogs adore her during Fashion Month. For someone so established in the industry, it makes sense that The Coveteur would turn to her for advice on how to get a foot in the door. What to Wear to Your Dream Job Interview "[My advice is to] be persistent, do your homework and try to learn as much as possible about the industry; and don't ever think you are above a certain task... You never know who will recommend you to your next job," she says. "The fashion world is extremely competitive, and therefore you have to give your best. Knowledge about designers, brands and the industry as a whole is key both in print and digitally—that is a given." To learn about Melissa's first job in fashion and what she looks for in a candidate, read the rest of the story on thecoveteur.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit