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Writer's pictureSandra Martin

My first job in fashion

Updated: Jan 24



I still vividly remember the moment I completed my Communication and Fashion Master’s degree at IED. I was immensely passionate about fashion and thrilled about the myriad of doors that would open for me.


At least, that's what I thought.


The truth is, I attended numerous interviews and received many job offers...to work for free? How was that even possible? (Is this still happening today?)


I was a highly educated individual with so much to offer, and I couldn't fathom working for free, nor did I want to.


Two months later, I found myself in a state of desperation, and I reluctantly accepted an offer to work as an Au Pair in Paris. I convinced myself that at least I would learn French and, in the meantime, I enrolled in a Human Resources master's degree to gain a better understanding of the 'crazy' labor market.


During this period, I sent out a couple of applications for internships in HR and received an offer from an engineering company to join their HR team as an intern. Consequently, I turned down the Au Pair offer.


On my first day in the role, I despised every minute of it, and I burst into tears when I got home. It was not part of my plan; I needed to work in fashion. It wasn't just about the sector; the person who was supposed to be my boss didn't even introduce himself and simply threw a pile of papers on my desk.


Nevertheless, I persevered.


Three days after joining the engineering company, I received an offer to join the HR team of a major fashion house. It required relocating and leaving my boyfriend and family 'behind,' but I was ecstatic. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and I seized it.


AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.


Today, I aspire to help others experience the same 'luck' I had that day because there's nothing more disheartening than working in something you don't love.


I use the term 'LUCK' because I don't believe in luck. I believe in taking action, facing rejection, persisting, learning, and trying again.


Have you tried today?


Love,


Sandra

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