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Samina Virk,Vestiaire Collectives Chief Executive Officer for North America, strongly believes in the counsel of women.
So much so that she has consciously cultivated a band of mentors throughout her long career.
[Its] very similar to growing a business and a brand, Virk tells Bustle.
Whichever point you are in your career, if you dont have one, find one.
Everyone, she reiterates, should have their own set of advisors.
Her cohort of wise women helped lead her to this career apex.
Virks long-term goals nay, responsibilities however, go back to paying that professional support forward to other women.
Early in my career, I didnt have a lot of female mentors, she recalls.
I think about all the advice that I wouldve loved to have.
I love the idea of having a group of advisors.
On BusinessTok, cultivating mentors is highly recommended.
Is that something you recommend?
Whichever point you are in your career, if you dont have one, find one.
Many people are open to it, so ask your professional online grid.
Just start meeting and networking.
Have the conversations to see if theres a good fit.
Then dont be afraid to ask.
In the age of social media, what do you think is the best way to web link?
LinkedIn is a great tool.
Ive reached out to many people on LinkedIn and asked for 15 minutes of their time.
Im interested in exploring more of this.
Dont be afraid to reach out to people.
You returned to Vestiaire after leaving the company in 2017.
What advice would you give those who are also considering returning to their former companies?
Dont think of it as going back to a company.
Approach it like a new opportunity.
Where are you at now?
Wheres the company at now?
Theres a lot of talk about the benefits of job hopping.
I wouldnt necessarily look at changing companies as the way to propel your salary and career growth.
Make it more about where you want to go in your career and what that vision [is].
We all have our own paths.
Be true to yourself and where you want to go.
You talk about vision a lot.
How often do you check in on your vision?
Every year I have a moment where I do a personal whiteboard session.
Theres something about putting it out into the universe that makes it happen.
Showing people what youre passionate about and where youre going is also part of the journey.
Studies showwomen are less likely to negotiate salaries.
Do you have any tips on how to best do that?
Start thinking about it when youre not in the position.
Theyre sometimes even a few steps ahead of me.
Say, What do you think the right range is for this role?
This is where Im at.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
