Just returned from a meeting at my new job in 'Links of London'. We had Cava and pick'n'mix and talked about the Christmas season. Did you know we only have four Saturdays left until it's the jolly day itself! Time has flown by this year and the thought of me graduating in five months is a scary thought. Not even 21 yet, I still feel very young to be starting to work in the real world. At the same time I feel ready for anything, and in the mood for work in the industry.
My Mother always says, you will be working for the rest of your life, there's no rush. She's right, in some respects, but I do worry that because in the fashion industry you have to build a name for ones self, it isn't as simple as here is my degree, right this is your job. You have to build knowledge and gain experiences within the industry itself. Much of the topics you learn in a fashion degree is the basic of what you will gain from one weeks internship at a marketing company or PR agency. Doing a job first hand is fair more valuable than reading about it.
I have already had many jobs within the fashion industry, and particular in fashion show production. Yet I still feel very nervous whenever I meet a new client, or employee. I get the impression that they think I am inexperienced and, lets say it, blonde. So I always feel like I need to prove myself much more, making myself work harder at events.
This new job is Christmas temp work, and it has made me realise the amount of new information one needs to take on board. Sometimes I wonder if it is worth it, with all my other work which needs starting, but then I see how much more knowledge I am gaining from a six week job placement at a high priced jewellery. You never know when it may come in handy!
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