I started this process by researching jobs on Fashion Workie. I actually found it relatively difficult to find Internships I was eligible for. A lot of internships are for studio work meaning you have to have skills in sewing and pattern cutting etc which I don’t because I don’t do fashion design. There were also a lot of Internships that required 3+ months which I couldn’t do due to university timetables, even some of internships which required 2 months I couldn’t do because personally I decided I needed to have some time off before starting again in October.
I found the internships that interested me the most were those related to styling and photography so I applied to a couple of stylists as well as Social Media placements for brands. I found it really frustrating applying to so many places and not hearing anything back. I had applied to 6 placements before even getting a reply and even then nothing came of it. I kept applying for the next couple of weeks until I got a response from Hermione de for their social media and photography placement.
They responded very quickly asking me to do a trial week prior to starting in September. I am a bit nervous about the trial week because although everyone has said it is just to check I fit it feels as though the placement isn’t set in stone. I worry that I will go and they will turn around and say it doesn’t fit and then I will be left with nothing. I don’t really have a choice though and if it does work out it will be such a great opportunity for me.
Daisy Hannam Placement Blog 