PREPARING for PERSONAL PROGRESSION IN FASHION RETAIL (PPP)

Roxy Hooton & Justin Smith

Developing Personal Progression

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DEVELOPING PERSONAL PROGRESSION

Self Research / useful links

http://www.freedomrecruit.com/ http://web.cvukgroup.com/ http://www.fashionpersonnel.co.uk/ http://www.talismanfashion.com/ http://www.drapersjobs.com/ http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/

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Objectives
Recap on CV and covering letter
Take time to update your CVs

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Is your CV up to date
First impressions are made within the first

10 seconds
This is as long as you have to make an

impact

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Dont under estimate how important it is to have a CV that creates an impact.. and not in the wrong way
This is your opportunity to sell yourself! You will be competing with lots of others, so make sure your CV is relevant to the position you are applying for.

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Bin any CVs that come on cheap or coloured paper; have a photograph or are longer than 2 pages! ..Quote from my friends ex boss!!

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How we use our senses? Hearing 11% Smell 3% Taste 1% Touch 2%

Visual

83%

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What sections should be on a CV, and what order should they follow?
Personal Details Profile / Personal Statement Achievements (optional)

Education & Qualifications

Work Experience / Employment Additional Skills & Interests References Keep it to 2 pages.

Personal Statement Do some work on this, it will be worth the effort. Use words that create impact Action words Use the past tense increased, developed, organised, achieved Avoid passive/reactive words where possible Show clear career objectives/aspirations

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For goodness

S.A.K.E
S A K E
kills what you already have/can do

ttiude what/who you are

nowledge of the industry/job role xperience gained through work/activity

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Personal Statement

An example of S.A.K.E.
Accomplished, decision making, commercial Buying Admin Assistant. Self motivated, with drive and enthusiasm. In depth knowledge of the Buying Cycle and product critical path gained over 5 years in a variety of fashion retail brands.

Employment / Experience

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Think about titling this section as career achievements to date rather than experience. This show you have much more in the bag Youre ambitious and view this job as a career When listing experience think about a positive result to your action. Have 1 CV for each position you apply for - it should be specifically tailormade for that role. Each CV should be accompanied by a covering letter, which should be written specifically for the position you are applying for. When writing your CV and letter always try to think what the employer will want to know and what they will be looking for from you in relation to the role.

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Employment / Experience Do not simply state responsibilities. Provide evidence to quantify and demonstrate success, i.e. proof of your claims.
Use the acronym SAY or FAB to show

what youve really achieved.

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S.A.Y
S ituation
A action

F.A.B
F eatures
A nalysis

Y ield

B enefits

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An example of S.A.Y or F.A.B.

Managed the SS12/13 supplier meetings for the range of girls dresses. Resulted in the brand producing a bestselling product which contributed to department trade by 15%. Promoted to BA within 6 months of starting with the brand.

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Font and layout Use a Sans Serif font
Like Arial or Calibri No bigger than font 11pt or 12pt

Highlight in bold for emphasis but dont

use different fonts throughout You can use colour to highlight a section 2 pages or less (not 1 & a bit either) Keep date format consistent.

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Remember that some incorrectly spelt words

are actually correctly spelt words in another context, so might not be an error when spell checked! Make sure they are definitely defiantly used in the right context. (Definitely Defiantly)
I will defiantly be available for an interview after the 22nd June 2013.

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A word about speling and grammer Dont use text speak or abbreviations. Tues is Tuesday Etc has no place in a CV Neither does Emphasize however Emphasis does The emphasis was on creating commercial and original displays to be utilised utilized during peak trade

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Do you have a B&M CV Supports sales Communicates with customers Supports selling by 1. Communicating the latest fashion trends HOW 2. Assisting customers in making buying decisions- HOW 3. Creating an exciting shopable range HOW

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Starting salaries in B&M
Job roles in B&M and what you can expect as

a starting salary:
Approximately 16,000-20,000 dependent

on retailer Arcadia BAA/MAA - 18,500 -19,000

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Update your CV
Use the information we have discussed

today and begin to update your CV.

Think about the skills, attributes and

experience you have had and apply this to your CV.

Next week..
Bring a completed CV with

you