Dpp Lesson 2 26th September 2013

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PREPARING

forPERSONAL PROGRESSIONIN FASHION RETAIL

(PPP)

Roxy Hooton & Justin Smith

eveloping Personal Progression


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DPPDEVELOPING PERSONAL PROGRESSION


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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/

Self Research / useful links
http://www.freedomrecruit.com/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/http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/http://www.retailgazette.co.uk/http://www.drapersjobs.com/http://www.drapersjobs.com/http://www.talismanfashion.com/http://www.talismanfashion.com/http://www.talismanfashion.com/http://www.fashionpersonnel.co.uk/http://www.fashionpersonnel.co.uk/http://web.cvukgroup.com/http://web.cvukgroup.com/http://www.freedomrecruit.com/http://www.freedomrecruit.com/http://www.freedomrecruit.com/http://www.freedomrecruit.com/http://www.freedomrecruit.com/


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DPPObjectives

Recap on CV and covering letter

Take time to update your CVs


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DPPIs your CV up to date

First impressions are made within the first

10 seconds

This is as long as you have to make animpact


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DPPDont under estimate how importantit is to have a CV that creates an

impact..

and not in the wrong way

This is your opportunity to sell yourself! You will becompeting with lots of others, so make sure your CV isrelevant to the position you are applying for.


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DPP

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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DPPHow we use our senses?Hearing 11%

Smell 3%

Taste 1%

Touch 2%

Visual 83%


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DPPWhat sections should be on a CV, and whatorder should they follow?

Personal Details Profile / Personal Statement

Achievements (optional)

Education & Qualifications

Work Experience / Employment Additional Skills & Interests

References

Keep it to 2 pages.


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DPPPersonal Statement

Do some work on this, it will beworth the effort.

Use words that create impactActionwords

Use the past tenseincreased, developed,organised, achieved

Avoid passive/reactive words wherepossible

Show clear career objectives/aspirations


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For goodness

S.A.K.E

S killswhat you already have/can do

A ttiudewhat/who you are

K nowledgeof the industry/job role

E xperiencegained through work/activity


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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 pathgained over 5 years in a variety of fashion retail

brands.


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DPPEmployment / Experience

Think about titling this section as career achievements to date ratherthan 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 tailor-made 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 employerwill want to know and what they will be looking for from you in relationto the role.


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DPPEmployment / Experience

Do not simply state responsibilities.

Provide evidence to quantify and

demonstrate success, i.e. proof of yourclaims.

Use the acronym SAY or FAB to showwhat youve really achieved.


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DPPS.A.Y F.A.B

S ituation

A action

Y ield

F eatures

A nalysis

B enefits


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DPPExperience

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

Managed the SS12/13 supplier meetings forthe range of girls dresses. Resulted in thebrand producing a bestselling product whichcontributed to department trade by 15%.Promoted to BA within 6 months of startingwith the brand.


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DPPFont 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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DPPA word about speling and grammer

Remember that some incorrectly spelt wordsare actually correctly spelt words in anothercontext, so might not be an error when spell

checked! Make sure they are definitelydefiantlyused in the right context.

(DefinitelyDefiantly)

I will defiantly be available for an interview after the 22ndJune 2013.


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DPPA word about speling and grammer

Dont use text speak or abbreviations. Tues

is Tuesday

Etchas no place in a CV Neither does Emphasizehowever

Emphasis does

The emphasis was on creating

commercial and original displays to beutilisedutilized during peak trade


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DPPDo you have a B&M CV Supports sales

Communicates with customers

Supports selling by1. Communicating the latest fashion trends -

HOW

2. Assisting customers in making buying

decisions- HOW3. 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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DPPUpdate your CV

Use the information we have discussedtoday and begin to update your CV.

Think about the skills, attributes and

experience you have had and apply this toyour CV.


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Next week..

Bring a completed CV with

you

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