A lot of people of recent have been asking me just what's its like to be a intern, in particular a fashion intern. Speaking honestly I can say they are pretty difficult to come by. Following sites such as http://www.fashioninsight.co.uk/ and http://www.fashionunited.co.uk/fashion-jobs/search-results/intint These two sites have proved very useful to me, offering me a huge selection of what's really out there. Besides applying to jobs and sending numerous CVs out to anyone who utters the word fashion or internship. Blogging is a fantastic way of being noticed and even making money. People such as http://www.bryanboy.com/ has gained international fame with his hard hitting, witty and stylish approach to blogging. The same goes for http://www.thestylerookie.com/search?updated-max=2011-04-06T23%3A00%3A00-05%3A00&max-results=5 Tavi, started at the tender age of 11, she is now the editor of Style Rookie Mag and attends fashion shows all around the world. Blogging is about giving you personal view of the fashion world. You don't need photos from the front rows, as many of us don't have access to these. Instead post shots of what you like to wear/watch etc taken inspiration from Vogue's "Today I'm Wearing" and showcase you're own personal style. After starting your blog you need to showcase it, Twitter is the perfect platform to gain followers and post links to your page, so jump on the tweeting bandwagon, it's addictive and may take over your life but if you want fashion news from say NYFW within 2 mins of it happening over there, Twitter is definitely the way to go!
Once you've got the intern ship, you need to:
- Do your research, look at the company and find out the day to day running.
- Plan your outfits, you're working in fashion, people take note!
- Be careful what you say about the company online.
- Don't stop applying for other positions
- Make friends with your boss and people within the fields who could help you climb the ladder.
- NETWORK NETWORK NETWORK, go along to that event/lunch/coffee meeting etc
- Update your CV regularly with things you are learning.
- Keep a diary, to keep you organised and keep you up to date.
- Be patient, don't expect to become Anna Wintour over night!
- It's not going to be like "The Devil Wears Prada" as much as you might think/wish it would be.
- Don't neglect your friends and talk fashion all the time, they won't thank you for it.
- Go that extra mile for your boss, see what she does and plan ahead.
- Keep a sense of modesty but receive compliments when given
- Have fun, this is the most happening and exciting industry in the world!!!
There you have it, my guide of what to expect and how to get into the industry. My twitter @Cloella is regularly updated with experience and the pros of my position in a showroom agency. I myself am still looking and working towards working in publications.
Good Luck, have fun and work hard!
Cloella xoxo
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