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Right, after lots of anxiety and panicking, I'm (hopefully) going to apply for a part time job in Karen Millen. But, I have no previous retail experience. I have a huge passion for fashion and am studying dressmaking/fashion design.
Do you think this would be enough? (I have GCSE'S and A Levels) I'm not a confident person at all, but would love to work for someone like Karen Millen... do you think they'd employ someone with no retail experience?
Ilora x
Do you think this would be enough? (I have GCSE'S and A Levels) I'm not a confident person at all, but would love to work for someone like Karen Millen... do you think they'd employ someone with no retail experience?
Ilora x
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I know that Nicky Clarke (hairdresser) got his first job purely on natural talent and not on how many exams he'd passed (in his case, none, he dropped out of school before 16!).
Meh, I'm just all low self esteemish. I feel that I'm not 'good enough' to work for a place like Karen Millen
I usually chicken out of applying anywhere. But this time, something's gotta change damnit. :yes: I can't live my life being a hermit and being on the dole. I wanna be rich damnit. :yes:
Ilora x
Most people don't get the first job they apply for.
good luck!
and apply for it!
but she's not had any....
I think you should go for it, and then if you dont get it, I would apply to work as a volunteer in a charity shop for a while to get some retail experience. Charity work looks great on your CV too, so youll be killing two birds with one stone. It would probably boost your confidence and self esteem too, plus you get first pick of the clothes.
Have to disagree, it'll show that she has a passion for the category of work etc in my opinion. I got my last job on this same theory.
thats a really good idea :yes:
Yeah, like that was helpful :rolleyes:
Try and think about the specifics of what they want. Remember that tills/security systems etc are all different according to each shop so even if you had previous experience they'd have to train you in these things.
They'll want you to be friendly, approachable and be able to demonstrate that you can communicate well. This doesn't have to be through retail - have you done anything at school/college to emphasise your abilities?
Your pasion for fashion will definitely be a bonus, so when they ask you "why do you want this job", be sure to show your enthusiasm - you can be the most capable person in the world, but if you aren't enthusiastic, you won't make a good shop assistant, so this is the most important thing to get across.
It's always hard bigging yourself up, but the more you do it the easier it gets. Try to prepare enough before hand and make notes of the main things you want to say. Even if you don't get this job, more will come up, so treat it as a brilliant experience for next time.
Good luck :thumb:
Thanks people. Ilora x
I get the impression you're quite gothic in appearance and I can't imagine Karen Millen being the kind of place that you appreciate that 'look' in their staff. Of course I'm probably wrong but it's just something to think about should you be invited to interview.
I shop in places like Karen Millen, Versace, Monsoon, French Connection, Mango, Zara. I just choose items that can be called 'gothy'.
I'm very much into my designer clobber and wear as much as I can afford. I just add a touch of 'goth' to what I wear. I love the tailored look which you can easily 'goth up' with a steel boned corset underneath.
I'm not your average "Hot Topic Goth" I don't buy all my clothes from Camden Market either (Only my corsets). I love my labels!!
Ilora x