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Below I have attached a copy of my networking calendar, showing the step in which I will take in obtaining a job during the months March to June.

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Attached below is a plan of actions list, I created to help me keep on track after graduation. I believe this will help me in preparation for work. I also constructed a SWOT analysis of my action plan, in order to recognise the internal and external factors that can have an impact on my progression after University.

SWOT
Strength - Newly graduated, employers are looking for fresh talents, that are ready and willing to make an impact in the Fashion industry.

Weakness - Not having much work experience, can delay the process of looking for work. Employers tend to gravitate to someone who has more of an insight into the job

Opportunities - There are many jobs/internships available online, therefore making me opportune to different jobs. There is always the opportunity to work freelance to also further build on experience for your CV. There is also the potential to grow and build contacts within a company.

Threat - Being out of work can take a toll on finances, making it difficult to support my independent brand as well as maintaining a living.

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South Essex College also offers a job teaser website and app, offering private jobs to university students. This will also be another angle I take when searching for jobs.

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Below is an upcoming event posted on the forum's job vacancies board. The event is a job show held in Westfield, which calls all third-year degree students, who are on a graduate job hunt. It gives the chance to network with employers ready to recruit new talent. I will be adding this event to my timeline, as I intend to attend and promote myself to the various companies showcasing.

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This poster added on the board was informative in terms of the importance social media has on our day to day life and the impact of utilizing the platform to search for jobs. Many employers are using accounts such as Twitter and LinkedIn, to set up notification for jobs, internships etc. I belie this would be a great way for me to show possible employers my interests and identity, but also making sure that I am being careful with what I post, as certain things could come off unprofessional. I can also use these tools to brush on my industry knowledge ie; what's trending in fashion, what news and information are companies posting about upcoming events and also what social media presence are brand having its consumers, which could help me in developing my own brand personality.

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I came across the job vacancies board in the forum, which included several available jobs and internships. Some were part-time/full-time, depending on preference. I was intrigued by this because it gives an opportunity for me to be aware of other jobs that may be available, that I may not have come across on the online job sites. I also liked the fact, there was a 'job of the month' section, which means I can always have that access to that information when I'm ready to start my job search.

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I recently purchased this manual to practice learning new skills on photoshop, so when I apply for jobs that require these skill, I will be confident enough to showcase them. I intend to keep practising and this plan with be added to my calendar as a reminder for me over the coming months.

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There is also an upcoming workshop on 26th, March 2020 with Stella Cottrell, who is an author, formerly pro-vice-chancellor for learning, teaching and student engagement at the University of East London, UK. This would be important for me to attend as there will be a lot of detail on employability and the transitioning into a working environment. I have started reading and making notes from the 'Skills For Success' book, that was given to us, so I will be able to ask any further questions at the seminar.

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The email below shows other work training workshops, David Butcher has prepared for student to attend in the next coming weeks. I aim to book and attend the confidence workshop which is on the 27th, March 2020, as it would be beneficial to build my confidence when promoting myself and my brand and also going for job interviews in the near future.

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Another Event I have been interested in is the Fashion Careers Networking Event on the 19th, March 2020. the event will give a chance for fashion student across different universities to network with industry professionals looking to hire graduates and interns, as well as a panel discussion with industry experts.

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There will be a Fashion Networking Event in Mayfair, that I intend to be present at. The event gives an opportunity for brand owners, entrepreneurs, graduates etc. To network, and connect in an informal setting. Brands are also given the chance to book a stand to showcase there work. This is a great way for me to introduce myself to others and build contacts. The timing of the event is also perfect for me, as it would clash with my time at College.

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About
D&AD has been inspiring a community of creative thinkers by celebrating and stimulating the finest in design and advertising. The D&AD Awards are recognised globally as the ultimate creative accolade, entered and attended by the best from around the world.

What's on offer when you win?
It's exhibited or screened at the D&AD festival in London, in front of 14,000 Festival goers. Additionally, it's exhibited around the world at one of D&AD's international exhibitions. Past venues include The Advertising Museum Tokyo, Louvre Museum Paris, Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts, Hong Kong Design Institute, Arts Centre Melbourne.
It's celebrated at the D&AD Awards Ceremony on 21 May 2020, in front of the finest minds in the industry.
It earns you and your company global media coverage, prestige amongst your peers and points towards D&AD rankings.

Opinion
I believe this is a great way for students to showcase there work at a much larger scale, and also get recognition from an industry professional.

Entry deadline: 26 March 2020, 23:59 GMT.

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About:
Creative Conscience inspires and rewards creatives to apply their talents to socially valuable projects, promoting sustainability, freedom, social health and well-being.

What's available to the winner?
If you’re a winner you will receive an invite to our awards ceremony, hosted in London in July. At the ceremony, you’ll get to mingle with creatives and professionals from complementary organisations as well as other winners. Your winning work will be displayed on the winner's page, plus you’ll be invited to be part of the Creative Conscience Collective – a platform to communicate with other winners, past and present, and where exclusive events and opportunities are shared.

Opinion:
The Creative Conscience Awards welcome projects from students and graduates from any creative discipline, giving the chance to showcase themselves to the industry. They are also involved in numerous talks and workshops throughout the year. With a relevant theme or topic, and provide the advice, inspiration and encouragement needed to create meaningful, impactful projects. This is a great opportunity for students to have more knowledge in their relevant field. I would like to submit my work to creative conscience as it would be a good exposure for myself and my work.

Awards deadline: 24 April 2020

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Any funds raised through our work go directly back into our work as a charity/not for profit. We focus solely on creative thinking for social and environmental impact. We work with creatives from all over the planet, empowering, rewarding and training creative thinkers to use their talents and skills to build a better, fairer, healthier, sustainable and regenerative world.

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Creativity for a better world. We are a creative community and global not-for-profit organisation who believe that creative thinking and innovation can make positive change.

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The things I have to take into consideration when going into a professional environment is to have an awareness of the industry regulation.

Ethics / Sustainability: When running a business where and how your products are made are important, to remain ethical I will be completely transparent with where and how my products are made and that the workers who make my products ae paid the correct amount and are treated fairly. I also aim to use sustainable materials as well as cutting down waste. I will also avoid my materials or products tested on animals.

Terms & Conditions: When entering workplaces that require contracts, I will have to make sure that I read the fine print/terms and conditions to ensure my safety and establish my rights as an employee.

Counterfeit Products: I will ensure all my products are of the highest quality.
Credits: When co-directing a project or collaborating with another person/stylist I must ensure that I credit the person's work and avoid unintentionally claiming it as mine.

Copyrighting My Designs: I must ensure all my designs are copyrighted and that I claim ownership of my brand and images, I can do this by placing watermarks over my images and designs as well as trademarking or patenting FAYZAN
Ethical aspects/consideration concerning my work: When styling for photoshoots such as the ASBO Magazine photoshoot, I must conduct a risk assessment for the safety of the models as well as make sure they are treated fairly and receive what they are entitled to.

Regulations of a freelance stylist: Being a freelance stylist means that at the beginning of my styling career, I will be a sole trader as a sole trader I will have unlimited liability, I will be responsible for my business' debts as I and the business are not separate entities resulting in my personal belonging being repossessed if my business is in debt. I aspire for my business to become a private limited company.

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Over the weekend I decided to apply for the House of CB cash injection prize, for women empowerment. House of CB founder Conna Walker, prepares an annual business fund to help support women who need funding for their start-up business.
I believe this would be a good way for me to generate funding as well as build contacts for my brand FAYZAN.

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The importance of a business card;
- Potential clients are going to judge your qualifications on several factors. The quality of your business cards is one of them as it adds to the brand appearance you are trying to portray.

- Some may say having a physical card is a bit 'old fashioned, however, I believe it is still relevant to have one handy for certain events that may have a particular audience that requires you to hand out business cards. business cards are still the quickest way to exchange information about yourself.

Things to take into consideration when designing my business card;
- My business card must make a lasting impression as it serves as a physical reminder of who I am as a brand and can make an employer feel a level of importance.

- The quality of my card must reflect the quality of my brand and style.

- I have to make sure my card is not cluttered with a lot of visuals, as my portfolio will serve that purpose.

- I must include multiple forms of contacts for employers to be able to contact me.

- I have to be selective when adding social media profiles to your business cards. Ideally, Instagram and Twitter might be best for me as its more visual and a way for me to update what I could be working on.

- I will also try to use an easy to remember website URL, that correlates to my other social media platform domain.

Websites I can use to design and purchase from when finalizing my business card.
- CANVA
- VISTA PRINT
- MOO
- ZAZZLE
- INSTANT PRINT

Forbes. 2017. Council Post: Is The Business Card Dead? 16 Experts Share Their Thoughts. [online] Available at: <https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesagencycouncil/2017/11/24/is-the-business-card-dead-16-experts-share-their-thoughts/> [Accessed 9 March 2020].

Vlahovic, T., 2019. Business Card Dos And Don'ts For Fashion Designers - The Frisky. [online] The Frisky. Available at: <https://thefrisky.com/business-card-dos-and-donts-for-fashion-designers/> [Accessed 9 March 2020].

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“The business plan should come before your designs,” says Hillary France, founder and chief executive of Brand Assembly.

When thinking of starting a business, it is essential to have a business plan. This plan helps crystallise what, how and to whom you’re selling; I must establish what makes you my brand unique; I must identify competitors; and most importantly, shows that I can generate an income.

My business plan should consist of the following;

Executive summary

Company overview

Market analysis

Manufacturing process and operations

Marketing and distribution

Financials

I also purchased books in order to help me know what core values I want my brand to portray and convey that through my business plan. Below is also an example of what standard business plan should look like.

Kolon.geologypu.org. n.d. Fashion Business Plan - Kolon.Geologypu.Org. [online] Available at: <http://kolon.geologypu.org/fashion-business-plan/> [Accessed 10 March 2020].

SOO HOO, F., 2019. How To Write A Fashion Business Plan - Vogue Business Talent. [online] Vogue Business Talent. Available at: <https://www.voguebusiness.com/talent/articles/how-to-write-a-fashion-business-plan/> [Accessed 10 March 2020].

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From the information gathered at the LinkedIn workshop, I was able to create my own profile, including a brief summary of who I am, what work experiences I have undertaken, my previous academic studies, my location and contact information.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminefasan/

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Notes Taken

What’s is LinkedIn?

It's you & your modern address book

Job board

Recruiting tool

The Facebook for Business

A big networking group

Why use LinkedIn?

Employers and recruitment agencies use it extensively

Use it to be seen and to raise your profile

It's can be your professional showcase and other's verification system

Build a network and extend your professional contacts

Give you a place to have a professional voice

Profile should talk to your audience;
FIND
STAY
READ
ENGAGE
TAKE ACTION

How to CONNET:

1st- people you have connected to

2nd- a person who knows someone you are connected with

You could stand out by adding a note to whom you would like to connect with.

The end game is to meet face to face.

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NOTES
Impactful communication- The 3 Vs

- Visual

- Vocal

- Verbal

Your 3 Vs must be aligned

Impact = aligning and dialling up the 3Vs

Recognising and adjusting to different communication styles

- Rational - main preoccupation : get things right

- Inspirational - main preoccupation : go big

- Social - main preoccupation :

- Dominant - main preoccupation: get things done

Rapport

How to build a strong rapport?

- Listening

- Empathy

- How do we actively listen?

- How do we demonstrate empathy?

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Prop styling
Commercial styling
Editorial styling

http://www.emmalightbown.com/

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Stylist Emma Lightbown, was able to give an insight into the job role of a stylist and what is required.

She has worked for clients such as SONY, Tesco, Gymshark, AmazonPrimeTV, FHM, CityAM, Orla Kiely, Honda.

Notes of a run-through on a shoot production:

BEFORE

Constant trend research / concepts

Mood boards - (brief based or not)

Liaise with magazines/clients

Model selection (body shape, personality,)

Production

Sourcing of clothes (PR, buying budget)

Props/set

DURING

Prepping clothes

Dressing sets

Dressing model

Art direction

Model moral (making you model feel confident)

AFTER

Returns

Shoot Placement

Emma Lightbown says it's advisable to start off working as an assistant, engaging in, doing some coffee runs, returns, steaming of garments etc, while still learning on the job, to build good relationships with the stylist you work for, as well as photographers, models and MUA's. She further went on to say it is better to learn and cover all styling aspects then specialise later, that way it gives more room for versatility.

Potential stylist job roles;

Advertising (well paid)

Swimwear/lingerie

Still life

Sports (this area has grown over time due to social media impact)

Other points discussed

As a Freelancer, you need to manage your time

Building a good relationship with the PR companies

Ensuring things are returned in good condition

Styling yourself on Instagram can help with putting yourself out there for possible job opportunities.

Future trends: Sustainable fashion trend and will be trending moving forward

30/Jan/2020

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Job Role: Influencer Admin Assistant
Brand: PrettyLittleThing

CON
- Unfortunately, the job is located in LA. Most of PLT vacancies are located either in Manchester or LA, as that is where the main office is located. Many online fast fashion brand are located in Manchester

PROS
- I could possibly move to Manchester as part of my travelling experience, it is also a permanent job.

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Job Role: Merchandising & Buying Placement Programme
Brand: TJX Europe

PROS
- Filled with varieties of opportunities.

- Ability to learn and work closely with business partners and have an insight into the Retail industry.

CONS
- Location of the job is at a far distance from where I live. which means I would be spending a lot on transport.

- It's a placement program, which requires you to still be in university.

- Requires you to have analytical skills.

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TJX Europe has built an extensive European presence with over 600 stores, alongside a successful online retail business. TJX Europe has limitless graduate/placement and apprenticeship schemes available to start a career in Fashion retail. They are an international business company, who pride themselves in finding career openings throughout Europe and further afield for fresh new graduates.

This would be a great way for me to look for an apprenticeship once finishing university, as there are a numerous range of programs that I can further go into.

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Asos is on of the retail brand i would love to work for as
Most retail companies offer graduate scheme.

What opportunities are available?
As an established programme, we offer accredited placements across the business for students that are required to participate in a placement scheme as part of their undergraduate degree. These placements start in late June for a duration of 12 months and are within the Retail, Brand Experience, Finance and Supply Chain teams.

All of our placements are based in our Head Office at Greater London House in London.

What does an ASOS Intern get?
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package – every Intern on the programme is assigned a mentor, offering support and guidance throughout their time at ASOS.
Our interns receive regular bite-sized training sessions focusing on personal and professional development as well as the opportunity to learn more about other departments and how we all fit together.

Previous interns testimonials:

“Had a great year – learnt so much and couldn’t have asked for a better company to spend my internship with!”

“I loved the training sessions – this has really helped me think about how I present myself when meeting with suppliers”

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Job role: Paid E-commerce & Social Media Internship
Brand: Julia Clancey

PROS
- Julia Clancey started off as a stylist, which can help me with gaining advise on making that transition from working and starting my own business.

- Julia's work has featured in top magazines such as Vogue UK, Vogue Italia, Harper's Bazaar and many more.

CON
- The internship lasts only 2-3months so I could be stuck without a job after.

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Job Role: Junior Product Stylist
Brand: NET-A-PORTER

PROS
- The junior role is a great way to start building my experience in styling.

- I have an interest in working for NET-A-PORTER. This will allow me to grow with the company as planned.

- Generous perks like exclusive staff sales, Seasonal ticket loan or cycle to work scheme etc.

CON

- You must have Previous experience of ‘off figure’ (pinboard) and accessories styling, this is an area I have not experienced yet.

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Job Role: Junior Shoots Operations Coordinator
Brand: ASOS

PROS
- Opportunity to work under ASOS maintaining close relations with the Shoot Operations, Model Booking and Post Production teams

- Forming strong relationships with internal and external departments, which will help in developing my strategy.

- Permanent position giving the opportunity to grow within the brand.

- Generous salary, staff discount and regular sample sales

CON
- Requires experience in e-commerce

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Fashion Workie is a free self-service portal for posting and finding Jobs, Internships, Work Placements, Castings, Collaborations, Events & Competitions within the Fashion & Beauty industry.

As a company they;

Target niche Fashion & Beauty audience

Are used & trusted by companies such as Paul Smith, Karen Millen, House of Holland

Reply straight to your inbox

Are easy to use account management page

The website is set up by showcasing jobs in Retail, Freelance Office & Studio jobs and Internships / Placements. You can also have access to follow them on Twitter, for live work updates. You can search for different position types, be it Freelance, Apprenticeships, Temporary or Permanent work and are also given the duration in time when jobs were posted. There are also a wide range of work in fashion available which is divided into categories, from Buying, Modelling, Editorial, Photography, Retail [store role / non-retail store role] and Visual Merchandising.
For my preference, I choose to look more into the Styling and E-commerce roles they have to offer.

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Job Role: Online VM Assistant
Brand: Fashion Retail Personnel

PROS
- An opportunity to join a growing digital team at a premium fashion business.

- Innovative and creative ways to learn about e-commerce.

CON
- Requires 1-2 years experience.

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Job Role: Graduate Buyer
Brand: Fashion Retail Personnel

PRO
- A great way to get some buyer experience and learn more on what the job entails

CON
- Candidate must have relevant buying degree or experience in the FMGC sector. This may not be ideal for me as I don't have the relevant degree asked for.

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Job Role: Junior Lingerie Buyer
Brand: People Marketing

PROS
- Permanent role, that offers exciting responsibilities within the job.

- attractive package, with accommodation and daily necessities paid for.

- relocation allowance and flight's back home funded for.

- Ability to learn and grow within a new company and environment

CONS
- Located in Dubai, which would require me to relocate for the duration of the position.

- Must have experience in assistant buying and have knowledge of lingerie/intimates wear.

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Drapers Jobs is an online job platform which is provided for candidates to discover career opportunities and find jobs and for companies in the fashion industry to recruit their perfect candidates.

"For fashion professionals we publish the best range of fashion jobs and provide industry news and careers advice"- Drapers Jobs

The above statement already gives me the confidence, that not only will I have access to apply for professional fashion jobs, but also be able to gain knowledge and awareness of what is currently occurring in the Fashion Industry.

The website is easy to manoeuvre through, for example;

You're given the option to sign up & upload your CV, so it's easily attached to your job applications.

You can also specify which area of work, location, employment level, sector, salary band you prefer.

An option to keep on track with job alerts and can also add jobs to a favourite list.

You can find jobs by companies and likewise.

Offers jobs in other parts of the world like China, Kuwait, Dubai, Ireland and as well as the UK.

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Job role: Senior Account Executive / Account Executive / Paid Intern
Brand: Grove Communication

PROS
- Opportunity to grow from an intern to full-time work

- The internship is paid for, so the cost of travel and expenses should be covered.

- ability to learn on the job, access to learn about the fashion PR world.

- No previous job-related experience needed, just skills and personality.

CON
- Job role ends on the 9th April as this will clash with my ongoing education

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Job role: Administration Assistant
Brand: DIARY directory

PROS
- An opportunity to work with a recruiting company, access to different job roles and building relationships with industry professionals.

- An opportunity to grow within the company and a great way to start building on your experience.

CON
- Expires on the 19th of March, which is not ideal, as I will still be studying on my course.

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Job role: Junior E-commerce And Customer Service Assistant
Brand: Lily and Lionel

PROS
- An opportunity to works hand in hand with an experienced e-commerce and content manager, to develop skills in e-commerce and marketing.

- There are no limitations to responsibilities, You are not set just social media tasks but also working with warehouse operatives, customer service and sales.

CONS
- Expires in January 2020, which will be inconvenient for me, as I would still be studying on my course. I might not be able to juggle both work and university deadline together.

- I do not have previous experience in an e-commerce job role, so this would require me to learn a lot on the job.

- Does not show whether its part-time or full-time work and also salary range.

- Does not specify where this job is located.

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DIARY directory is a platform which provides fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry news, interviews, dates, vacancies and contacts. Its huge database of contacts includes thousands of digital influencers, media titles (UK and overseas) and their editorial teams, freelance journalists and creatives, PRs and brands and representative agencies. Live and sortable social media stats for entries allow comparative analysis and insight within filtered sections, plus additional engagement metrics for industry influencers.

DIARY directory has contacts with 20,000 Brands, 4.5K Media titles, 12.5K Media contacts, 9,000 Freelancers and Creatives, 7.5K PR contacts and 5K Industry Influencers.
The DIARY directory platform is clearly and simply laid-out
With predictive drop downs on the search to help clients find the information they need.

For instance, you are able to;

Search through different contacts.

Apply for vacancies not only in Fashion, but Social Media, PR Marketing and Paid Internships.

You can also receive the latest news within fashion, beauty, media and lifestyle.

The option to sign up for job alerts is also available.

DIARY directory further posts jobs via social media etc; twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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I have created an online portfolio for employers to have an insight into the previous work I have acquired. It is very important for me to have a portfolio that shows my creative range, specialities, and helps demonstrate the relevance of my work to brands and clients.
I used the 'PortfolioBox' to start creating my website, as it is clear, easy to navigate and professional.

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To prepare myself for work post-graduation. I have decided to update my CV, as I have gained new skills since been in year 2, from experiences with ASBO Magazine, skills from communications workshop, adobe skills and LinkedIn training. I have listed what was required of me, during my work placement with ASBO and skills I have adapted along the way.

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Eventually, my main objective is to find work within the fashion industry. A good way to begin in this process is by looking into job sites that offer roles in fashion or agencies who specialise in locating jobs in the fashion field. When looking through these sites, I will be keeping a close eye on specific work fields in fashion such as Styling, E-commerces, Buying, Merchandising and PR. I attend to also target junior/assistant roles as I haven't had much working experience in over 4 years.

EXAMPLES OF FASHION JOB SITES;
Fashion Workie
Drapers Jobs
FashionUnited
BusinessofFashion Careers
Arcadia
Indeed - Although they offer different job role opportunities. You are given the option to tailor roles to specify what you are looking for. This website has helped me gain several fashion retail jobs in the past.

I could also visit a chosen companies website, and check for recruitment through their careers webpage.

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While abroad, I could make use of my time and apply for internships. Interning abroad can be a key competitive advantage for graduates. Gaining professional experience in another country can make my CV stand out. Only a small number of graduates are opting to undertake an internship abroad. This demonstrates confidence, initiative, and interpersonal skills. These are all important attributes any potential future employer will be looking for in any career field.

OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER

While away I could gain a newly improved language skills which will make me more marketable to future employers.

Inter-cultural learning experiences lead to personal, academic, and professional development.

Opportunities to build a global network.

A perfect way to experience and experiment in a career field without making a serious commitment, through an internship abroad.

Global Banking & Finance Review. 2018. The Key Benefits Of Undertaking An Internship Abroad. [online] Available at: <https://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/the-key-benefits-of-undertaking-an-internship-abroad/> [Accessed 2 March 2020].

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A passion of mine is to start my own brand after graduating. I propose to start developing the brand before leaving University.

Why I should:
I believe that there is a gap in the market that I think FAYZAN could fill, as there aren't many urban luxe brands; with FAYZAN I intend to stop the stereotype that anything labelled 'urban' has connotations of undeveloped and deteriorating. Through my research, I realised that there are many luxury brands that are starting to appeal to the sportswear and urban wear market to generate more sales and increase market share yet there hasn't been a brand or company that has 'urban luxe/chic' wear as it's USP.

Restriction
I currently do not have the skills and experience and finance to start up FAYZAN.

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I have also considered taking some time off to explore other countries. This would give me the opportunity to focus on what I want to do, accumulate experiences, engaging with different cultures and beliefs, learn new skills, which can help when developing my own brand. It also gives me the chance to look for possible supplying factories when starting my brand. I have to be sure my trip is meaningfully and maximise my time away to achieve the best results.

However I have to be mindful of employers not being too impressed by a year-long holiday, also financially I might struggle if I do not have any income to sustain me when away. With that being said, I could also look for work abroad, volunteer or work freelance.

PLACES I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT
Canada
Japan
Italy
Dubai

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I have been recently looking at some postgraduate courses. If I do decide to progress into the educational route.

PROS

EMPLOYABILITY: By adding another qualification to my CV, it can give me an employability boost when applying for a job.

MONEY: Gaining a postgraduate qualification doesn't automatically entitle graduates to more money; however it is more likely that you have access to better-paying jobs. According to the latest government data, it shows that in 2018, the median postgraduate salary was £6,000 higher (£40,000) than the median graduate salary (£34,000).

SKILLS: A PhD can give me the opportunity to delve even deeper into the subject I'm currently studying. PhD courses will focus on specialisms, allowing me to explore set topics at greater length and depth than during my undergraduate degree.

CONS
COST: To study at a postgraduate level, can cost between £8,000 t0 £9,000 depending on the course. Although loans are made available by student finance, once you start earning and reach the repayment threshold, this could be another repayment I might be making on top of undergraduate loans.
If you do decide to take on a postgraduate course, I could wait a while after graduating from my undergraduate course and save some money and get some experience from a job first.

WHAT'S AVAILABLE UNDER UAL?
MA Fashion Communication: Fashion Image
MA Fashion Communication: Fashion Journalism
MA Fashion Communication: Fashion Critical Studies

WHAT I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN STUDYING FURTHER?
Ideally, if I were to further continue in my studies, I would rather apply for a course under UAL, as I have gained my previous education under the university. It would also be convenient for me to attend, as most of the campuses are located within London. One of the courses that caught my eye was the MA Fashion Communication: Fashion Image.

Thestudentroom.co.uk. n.d. Is A Postgrad Course Worth It? The Pros And Cons Of Postgraduate Study | The Student Room. [online] Available at: <https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/university/postgraduate/is-a-postgrad-course-worth-it-the-pros-and-cons-of-postgraduate-study> [Accessed 12 March 2020].

UAL. n.d. MA Fashion Communication: Fashion Image. [online] Available at: <https://www.arts.ac.uk/subjects/fashion-communication/postgraduate/ma-fashion-communication-fashion-image-csm> [Accessed 11 March 2020].

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FAVOURITE STYLIST

BRETT ALAN NELSON is a Los Angeles based creative stylist. Originally from the Midwest, Brett grew up around the theatre and the influence of that shows through his work. Using over the top theatrical colours and the idea that the world is endless, Brett creates custom clothing and outlandish fashion for clients from around the world. Brett began his career assisting some of the top stylists in the industry and later went on to become the US Fashion Editor at Schön! Magazine. In addition to his successful styling career, Brett works closely with David Lachapelle on many of his Fine Art Photography collections. Brett is always pushing the envelope and strives to keep the "fun" in fashion alive in the industry.

I would like to work with Bret Alan Nelson to acquire more experience and knowledge as well as giving me an outlet to present my wor and put my skills in practice. However, he is based in California which would require me to move there if I wanted to work with him; I may not have the finances to make that transition or sustain me if I did move.

Theonly.agency. n.d. Brett Alan Nelson | The Only Agency. [online] Available at: <https://theonly.agency/brett-alan-nelson> [Accessed 16 March 2020].

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What is a personal stylist?
A personal stylist helps clients achieve their desired looks by aiding them in the selection of personal style items, such as clothes and shoes. Personal stylists must identify a client's tastes, activities, body type and desired image to tailor a look to each client's needs. Although personal stylists are often associated with celebrities, people from all walks of life and careers, as well as both men and women, can use their services. Sometimes these services extend further than clothing choice; personal stylists may also work with home decor or hair and makeup.

Why work as a personal stylist?
Reasons, why most people become personal stylists, is because of the high, income potential and the flexibility as there isn't set hours and days to work. I have an interest in personal styling due to the independence I will gain.
Requirements
You'll need to have:

An eye for visual composition and proportion

Commercial awareness including a good knowledge of designers, brands and trends

The ability to meet deadlines

An excellent work ethic and can-do attitude

An exceptional eye for detail

A positive, proactive and assertive approach

initiative, idea generation and problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a team

Competent numerical skills

Organisation, time-management and project-management skills

The ability to multitask

General knowledge of photography and lighting

The ability to deliver exceptional customer service

Experience of using social media

IT literacy including the ability to use InDesign, Photoshop, Capture One and Microsoft

Plair and individuality

Responsibilities

Work on both still life and model shoots

Assist on set during shoots including steaming, pinning and fitting clothes or products

Accurately follow styling guidelines

Work collaboratively with models, photographers, studio coordinators, content managers, producers and creative directors

Develop strong, up-to-date knowledge of designers, brands and trends

Achieve daily and weekly targets and deadlines

Ensure sets, mannequins, styling props and shoot areas are well maintained and tidy

Juggle working on ad-hoc projects with maintaining your core job role

Ensure sample stock is not mishandled

Provide expert knowledge on products and styling ensembles

Confidently merchandise products

Communicate workflow and discuss any issues with the senior stylist

Source and obtain clothes, products and accessories for use in shoots

Direct make-up and hair

Create mood boards

Source and cast models.

Study.com. 2019. Personal Stylist: Job Description And Education Requirements. [online] Available at: <https://study.com/articles/Personal_Stylist_Job_Description_and_Education_Requirements.html> [Accessed 8 February 2020].

2019. ITS NO SECRET, WHEN YOU LOOK GOOD, YOU FEEL GOOD.. [image] Available at: <http://www.lovettstyling.com/> [Accessed 19 March 2020].

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SOCIAL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATOR REQUIREMENTS 

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What is a social media content creator?

A social media content creator is someone that’s responsible for contributing information to any social networking platform ie; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram. From entertaining to educational material, the posts are supposed to cater to the interest and challenges of a businesses target audience. This role requires the ability to read a brief and produce something that's in line with the company's branding and objectives.

Why work as a social media content creator?

Companies are no longer working with creative agencies to reach their consumers to boost sales. As social media has made a dominating impact on society, content is a rapidly growing field with careers in content marketing, development and strategy.

Responsibilities

Research industry-related topics

Prepare well-structured drafts using digital publishing platforms

Interview industry professionals and incorporate their views in blog posts

Edit and proofread written pieces before publication

Promote content on social networks and monitor engagement (e.g. comments and shares)

Identify customers’ needs and recommend new topics

Coordinate with marketing and design teams to illustrate articles

Measure web traffic to content (e.g. conversion and bounce rates)

Requirements

Educated to degree level, ideally in marketing or communications, or significant

experience of working in a digital marketing role.

Energy, enthusiasm and proven experience in producing digital content

Knowledge and experience of running digital marketing campaigns.

Strong creative skills and a keen eye for detail.

Experience developing and managing social media campaigns across channels such as Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, LinkedIn and Instagram

Experience of photography and creating/editing images, using Adobe packages such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro

Experience of video production, including filming, editing (preferably using Final Cut

Pro or similar) and delivering via channels such as YouTube.

Able to deliver a range of concurrent projects, on-time and to budget.

Organisational and time management skills

Good written and oral communication skills.

Good proof-reading skills.

Excellent attention to detail

Butler, M., n.d. The 9 Habits Of Highly Successful Content Creators. [online] Blog.hubspot.com. Available at: <https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/5-habits-of-highly-successful-content-creators-list> [Accessed 24 January 2020].

EDGY_ Labs. 2020. How To Be A Successful Social Media Content Creator. [online] Available at: <https://edgy.app/how-to-be-a-successful-social-media-content-creator> [Accessed 24 January 2020].

Lombard, J., 2020. Sick Of Social Media? Here Are 5 Great Career Next Steps. [online] Mediabistro. Available at: <https://www.mediabistro.com/climb-the-ladder/skills-expertise/social-media-career-next-steps/> [Accessed 24 January 2020].

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My strategies moving forward:
Is to start up by looking at a Dream job role / Company that I would like to work for i.e. NET-A-PORTER then check if there are any job openings within that companies group that I can apply to and gradually move up the ladder. This will then give me an upper hand, in my own business venture. I am hoping that the skills set acquired from the job will help build my own brand. Ideally, I would like to work under a luxury brand or agency such as NET-A-PORTER but preferably as a personal stylist or buyer, this will allow me to gain knowledge, experience and finance needed to grow my brand.

Borno, R., 2017. Ruba Borno On Cisco's Strategy In Action. [image] Available at: <https://newsroom.cisco.com/feature-content?type=webcontent&articleId=1902694> [Accessed 23 January 2020].

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WANT: What I want to do after Graduating is to start up my own small fashion brand. I want to create brand awareness on social media [as well as making sales], by using all the skills I have gained on my degree course.

COULD: I could further gain more knowledge on my current degree subject, by studying at a masters level, or alternatively find a job that is best suited to the fashion communication industry.

WOULD: I would like to start looking at possible job roles I could advance into, which could potentially earn me some income to support my start-up brand. I would also want to further investigate more skills I could acquire on Graduate schemes, as this would help me in progressing in the industry.

Thinking. (2015). [image] Available at: https://jioavanzado.wordpress.com/2015/10/27/thinking/ [Accessed 23 Jan. 2020].

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Future careers roles I could progress into after graduating;

1. Social Media & Content Creator

2. Fashion Stylist

3. Fashion PR

4. Brand Management

5. Buyer

6. Fabric Research and Development

7. Influencer Admin

GEOGHEGAN, J. (2018). The new roles in fashion retail. [image] Available at: https://www.drapersonline.com/people/the-new-roles-in-fashion-retail/7028239.article [Accessed 23 Jan. 2020].