CONTACTS_

CONTACTS WITHIN INDUSTRY_

Building contacts is a very important and essential part of this course. It will help to ease the transition from university to industry work, enabling us to secure work placements and even jobs after graduation. As I am approaching the end of my second year, work placements and internships will help me develop and give me valuable experience to enhance my own work. 

Over this year, I have sourced some valuable contacts, but haven't dedicated the time to confirm an secure work placements. I feel it is necessary for me to now apply and talk to the contacts, especially now as the summer is coming up, and that period of time out of uni would would a great opportunity to learn new skills within industry.

I feel i take street really badly, so it would benefit me to wait until after my hand in to apply for internships. To start with that process, I will reevaluate my CV and make it specific to the job role I wish to pursue, so its really tailored to the skills within fashion and textiles. I also want my portfolio to show the best of my ability, give me a wow factor that a work placement couldn't say no to.

For me, its all about actually committing and putting myself out there. I am always nervous I am not good enough, or do not have the skills necessary of the role. It will be my aim over the summer to apply for work placements, and see if I receive a response. This may then lead to something, but for me it would be an achievement applying and selling my self as potential designer.