i just found a document titled 'pre-interview notes' that i had put together + tirelessly pored over prior to my interview for my university course, last year. i doubt anyone else in the world would ever conduct as much research on what is expected/desired in a cover letter + interview than i did during the months leading up to them..haha
..real cool.
'DETAILS- punctual, preparation, strong stage presence (good night’s rest).
PRACTICE.
Qut = interview = test of commitment, knowledge, potential
conceptual = Margiela, rei, yamamoto..
Givenchy (ricardo tisci), Lanvin (elber albez),
talk about passion – colours, textures, patterns. show enthusiasm & real interest (incorp.d fashion into other subjects at school – mod. history, art..)
indicate knowledge/interests / knowledge & awareness of contemp. fashion
what do you love about fashion
expect unexpected = eg. Q. if you could have lunch with someone famous - who ? not right wrong answer, just trying to gauge interests..
avoid unnecessary repetition. develop concise, yet informative responses.
perhaps describe a personal moment in your life / person that influenced your decision to pursue career / degree
many = drawn to fashion = ‘passion for fashion’ = see design less as a form of income generation, and more as fulfilling pastime.= initially focused less on realising sustainable career & more on fulfilling need to create. = though admirable, doesn’t prepare them for nature of industry where creative practice just once part of whole experience.
unlike eg. Dance, acting..come with little substantial level of skill = primarily potential.
way that it can become such an important / influential / thought-provoking platform upon which opinions of politics, pop culture, person … etc can be globally voiced.
fashion = powerful tool.
tell me about yourself ? not life history. = RELEVANT.
begin= list traits / accomplishments = RELEVANT to position/course. no personal info unless relevant.
why that course / qut? research
rationale behind decision of double degree / outline expectations of course
(eg. strengths of program / what I will bring to the table/contribute?
(internships / exchange programs)
why you? distinguish from others/ unique features – extra curric… / what you have that is unique/impressive/most prominent char.s..
briefly = strengths, qualities, what bringing to table., careful not too generic
personal strengths – accentuate pos./make sure they know:eg. awards / top in class/ had job & school/pic. of overall personality/elaboration on abilities not reflected in folio
what are your weaknesses ? =positive spin. eg. problem situation to have overcome = eg. even if just in school – not having enough time to study = more prioritised schedule. / i have attention to detail = in some industries this may not be a good fit..however fashion = excel.
ideally = highlight steps taken to overcome flaw.
3 career (eg.) achievements – demonstrated hard-to-measure qualities – eg. judgment, initiative, teamwork, leadership = that are not apparent in resume.
greatest accomplishment ? make relevant = to course (eg.)
goals? future Ambitions? career based / specific career goals - near & distant future. degree > step toward future ambitions
experience: edu./how prepared for course/anything else that helped - fully describe resp.s. taken on & lesson learnt at jobs / work & personal exp. (makes me diff. to other applicants)
mostly self-taught : look forward to improving skills; as a consumer – extremely fussy with quality and in the future would like to reflect this within own designs.
have conducted extensive research = what is expected in fashn portfolios / potential careers & unis & courses / have been able to simply sleep on ideas for weeks & months at a time.
constantly frustrated by fashion being considered a less than serious career choice. want to be involved in promoting industry for its intelligence & hard work etc. = designers etc who are fuelled/supported by equally intelligent, knowledgeable & passionate consumers.
fascinated by concept-driven / conceptual design. & how fashn can be platform = political / social / personal etc msgs projected to global audience.
often push myself to design from influences not regularly associated with (commercial?) fashion design. often evoking emotional responses from viewers / wearers.
my designs = collective / cohesive aesthetic and mood – i see this as pre-cursor to what will form my future target customer-base & design vision. am continually aiming to discover & nuture aesthetic.
this individuality is crucial for/to? me.
QUT open day =- showed the attainability of success within a fashion career. i had organised Qs before the day, & instead of walking away from day with only prelim. Qs, (as with others), feel as if that slightly extended knowledge base brought me a step ahead of others who only began prep. for & looking into the QUT fashion course / application midway through 2010..
taking on a professional role outside my previous knowledge & skill base has brought new, youthful perspective to the business employed with(Cell). successful 20-somethings have similarly burst onto the fashion scene recently, have thrived as result of fresh, optimistic perspectives & innovation.
fashion = unknown future = exciting. / how do you see future of fashion ?
ASK QUESTIONS
delve deep = Qs about firm / role
what skills do you value for someone in this position ?
can you describe a typical day / week ?
most immediate challenges ?
performance expectations over first 12 months (eg. Time frame)
enquire about opportunities for growth as well as their long-term plans
often the case = ‘judged’ by worst piece of work = make sure all said what you want it to say. / same goes for what said in interview.
end = high note = express appreciate for time and consideration
Lanvin / Alber Elbaz:
idea of power dressing / dressing power women– though still completely & unapologetically feminine (not what you would generally see for ‘strong’ dressing – eg. studs, power shoulders..)
= intelligent, directional, strong-minded women
fuses both minimalism (phoebe philo) v excess femininity (Givenchy) – what i try to do myself
colours = muted but not completely / boring = eg. Camel, grey, beige..'
..real cool.
'DETAILS- punctual, preparation, strong stage presence (good night’s rest).
PRACTICE.
Qut = interview = test of commitment, knowledge, potential
conceptual = Margiela, rei, yamamoto..
Givenchy (ricardo tisci), Lanvin (elber albez),
talk about passion – colours, textures, patterns. show enthusiasm & real interest (incorp.d fashion into other subjects at school – mod. history, art..)
indicate knowledge/interests / knowledge & awareness of contemp. fashion
what do you love about fashion
expect unexpected = eg. Q. if you could have lunch with someone famous - who ? not right wrong answer, just trying to gauge interests..
avoid unnecessary repetition. develop concise, yet informative responses.
perhaps describe a personal moment in your life / person that influenced your decision to pursue career / degree
many = drawn to fashion = ‘passion for fashion’ = see design less as a form of income generation, and more as fulfilling pastime.= initially focused less on realising sustainable career & more on fulfilling need to create. = though admirable, doesn’t prepare them for nature of industry where creative practice just once part of whole experience.
unlike eg. Dance, acting..come with little substantial level of skill = primarily potential.
way that it can become such an important / influential / thought-provoking platform upon which opinions of politics, pop culture, person … etc can be globally voiced.
fashion = powerful tool.
tell me about yourself ? not life history. = RELEVANT.
begin= list traits / accomplishments = RELEVANT to position/course. no personal info unless relevant.
why that course / qut? research
rationale behind decision of double degree / outline expectations of course
(eg. strengths of program / what I will bring to the table/contribute?
(internships / exchange programs)
why you? distinguish from others/ unique features – extra curric… / what you have that is unique/impressive/most prominent char.s..
briefly = strengths, qualities, what bringing to table., careful not too generic
personal strengths – accentuate pos./make sure they know:eg. awards / top in class/ had job & school/pic. of overall personality/elaboration on abilities not reflected in folio
what are your weaknesses ? =positive spin. eg. problem situation to have overcome = eg. even if just in school – not having enough time to study = more prioritised schedule. / i have attention to detail = in some industries this may not be a good fit..however fashion = excel.
ideally = highlight steps taken to overcome flaw.
3 career (eg.) achievements – demonstrated hard-to-measure qualities – eg. judgment, initiative, teamwork, leadership = that are not apparent in resume.
greatest accomplishment ? make relevant = to course (eg.)
goals? future Ambitions? career based / specific career goals - near & distant future. degree > step toward future ambitions
experience: edu./how prepared for course/anything else that helped - fully describe resp.s. taken on & lesson learnt at jobs / work & personal exp. (makes me diff. to other applicants)
mostly self-taught : look forward to improving skills; as a consumer – extremely fussy with quality and in the future would like to reflect this within own designs.
have conducted extensive research = what is expected in fashn portfolios / potential careers & unis & courses / have been able to simply sleep on ideas for weeks & months at a time.
constantly frustrated by fashion being considered a less than serious career choice. want to be involved in promoting industry for its intelligence & hard work etc. = designers etc who are fuelled/supported by equally intelligent, knowledgeable & passionate consumers.
fascinated by concept-driven / conceptual design. & how fashn can be platform = political / social / personal etc msgs projected to global audience.
often push myself to design from influences not regularly associated with (commercial?) fashion design. often evoking emotional responses from viewers / wearers.
my designs = collective / cohesive aesthetic and mood – i see this as pre-cursor to what will form my future target customer-base & design vision. am continually aiming to discover & nuture aesthetic.
this individuality is crucial for/to? me.
QUT open day =- showed the attainability of success within a fashion career. i had organised Qs before the day, & instead of walking away from day with only prelim. Qs, (as with others), feel as if that slightly extended knowledge base brought me a step ahead of others who only began prep. for & looking into the QUT fashion course / application midway through 2010..
taking on a professional role outside my previous knowledge & skill base has brought new, youthful perspective to the business employed with(Cell). successful 20-somethings have similarly burst onto the fashion scene recently, have thrived as result of fresh, optimistic perspectives & innovation.
fashion = unknown future = exciting. / how do you see future of fashion ?
ASK QUESTIONS
delve deep = Qs about firm / role
what skills do you value for someone in this position ?
can you describe a typical day / week ?
most immediate challenges ?
performance expectations over first 12 months (eg. Time frame)
enquire about opportunities for growth as well as their long-term plans
often the case = ‘judged’ by worst piece of work = make sure all said what you want it to say. / same goes for what said in interview.
end = high note = express appreciate for time and consideration
Lanvin / Alber Elbaz:
idea of power dressing / dressing power women– though still completely & unapologetically feminine (not what you would generally see for ‘strong’ dressing – eg. studs, power shoulders..)
= intelligent, directional, strong-minded women
fuses both minimalism (phoebe philo) v excess femininity (Givenchy) – what i try to do myself
colours = muted but not completely / boring = eg. Camel, grey, beige..'
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