'Fashion experience'

[Fizzy Bread]

I'm doing a job application atm (to GAP) and it's asking me about my fashion experience.. what should I put?!? I've got experience working in retail fashion which I spose counts, but what about.. I dunno, following fashion trends personally..?

Also, I want to go to the footy, obviously mainly they'll be on weekends but I don't want to appear un-flexible or awkward by not being able to work on Saturdays.. so I've put, I'm available to work 7 days a week between 8am and 10pm. (Obviously the shifts won't be that long ) but should I include that some weekends I'm not available or jusr (if I get the damn job) sort that out then..?

Any advice, much appreciated

[Neko Bazu]

I'd sort it out once you have the job - if it comes down to you and one other person, and you're limiting it while the other person's available whenever, they'll take the other person.

As for fashion, what sort of shops do you shop at? How closely do you follow fashion trends? Read any fashion magazines, watch fashion shows etc? Modelling experience? (Would doubtless be beneficial) How "in touch" with fashion (youth and celebrity) would you say you are? (Do you know what this year's black is, for instance? Or even know what that means?) That's all stuff I'd want to know if I owned a fashion outlet.

[jh1980]

If you are a dedicated follower of fashion (!) then tell them so. If you're not, then say something about not conforming to style as laid down, but finding your own way, or similar bull...

I think it's a case of negotiating leave for going to the matches if/when you get the job, particularly in retail... sorry if that ain't what you wanted to hear!

[Fizzy Bread]

Ahh that's great, thanks Neko Not sure I know *that* much about fashion tbh.. Should I include preivous experience in retail in that section?

Ta Jules Have said a couple things about following the latest trends and fashion mags and what not..

[HGO]

I would avoid mentioning mentioning their mens range is rather pants

[Neko Bazu]

fizzy0bread0lufc said:

Ahh that's great, thanks Neko Not sure I know *that* much about fashion tbh.. Should I include preivous experience in retail in that section?

Ta Jules Have said a couple things about following the latest trends and fashion mags and what not..

Definitely mention the previous retail experience - if you did a good job there and can get a reference, so much the better; companies like Gap depend on having helpful assistants (especially ones who know just how to press a sale without seeming forceful )

You'd probably do well to scout out their shops and see exactly what sort of stuff they sell, in case of necessity in interviews - though obviously that's thinking ahead with confidence

[Fizzy Bread]

neko said:

fizzy0bread0lufc said:

Ahh that's great, thanks Neko Not sure I know *that* much about fashion tbh.. Should I include preivous experience in retail in that section?

Ta Jules Have said a couple things about following the latest trends and fashion mags and what not..

Definitely mention the previous retail experience - if you did a good job there and can get a reference, so much the better; companies like Gap depend on having helpful assistants (especially ones who know just how to press a sale without seeming forceful )

You'd probably do well to scout out their shops and see exactly what sort of stuff they sell, in case of necessity in interviews - though obviously that's thinking ahead with confidence

I think I did a good job lol..

This is what I've put.. Don't laugh

I would describe myself as very fashion conscious;I very much enjoy shopping and following fashion trends. I shop in most high street stores, from H&M, Topshop, Oasis, Warehouse, Miss Selfridges, Wallis, Monsoon, Accessorize and Chilli Peppers to catch the latest styles and variety. I also follow fashion trends in magazines such as Vogue.

I have previous retail experience, working at Monsoon as a retail assistant, advising and assisting customers on the latest fashion trends and looks.

[Neko Bazu]

I'd say that'd score a few points for my hypothetical recruitment process

[Fizzy Bread]

So it doesn't sound completely sad and ridiculous?

[Neko Bazu]

fizzy0bread0lufc said:

So it doesn't sound completely sad and ridiculous?

You're a teenager/young adult saying you enjoy shopping at fashionable outlets. What's ridiculous about that?

If you believe the media, every girl does it!

[Fizzy Bread]

Ok.. thanks! Well I've filled in everything.. I clicked 'continue' last time without filling in the fashion exp. by mistake and it said pretty much 'you're not what we're looking for, apply again in 6 months' - I've now filled in everything, available to work 8am-10pm, 7 days a week, upto 40hrs a week, with fashion experience.. *Here goes.. fingers crossed!!*

[Fizzy Bread]

FFS!!!!! Now I'm fucking pissed off.

"Thank you for your interest in positions at Gap. Unfortunately on this occasion you have not been successful in meeting our selection criteria. May we take this opportunity to wish you all the very best of luck with your career search. You may reapply after 26 12 2007. Return to home."

How have I not been?!!?!?!?!?

[jh1980]

What you put seemed fine.

I don't know but they may only be looking to recruit 16yr olds as you can pay them less.

Obviously they can't state that openly but it's a definite possibility.

[thales]

maybe we should all apply..... make spozz look even better

[Fizzy Bread]

Fuck GAP, tossers.

Only question is, I need a job.. Do I sink to B&Q?!?! Checkout work, temporary/seasonal (good for when i come back from uni) and it's just up the road... actually it's at Clifton Moor but I don't care.

[thales]

nothing wrong with working temporary, did that for a year after school and look how i turned out

[Neko Bazu]

28allirelandslufc said:

maybe we should all apply..... make spozz look even better

Lol!

"No retail experience... primarily follow gothic-lolita fashion style; out of touch with hooded youths and catwalk models..."

[Fizzy Bread]

28allirelandslufc said:

nothing wrong with working temporary, did that for a year after school and look how i turned out

The issue is B&Q more than owt else

[thales]

well let me know what you decide... off home now... seeya spozz and neko

[Fizzy Bread]

What's a 'trade qualification'? Just any qualifications?