Begin by selecting a potential next internship or job on Handshake. Share the job
posting URL and write a tailored cover letter that emphasizes at least 5 career readiness competencies, backed by concrete examples of how you’ve developed these through your internship journey this semester.
The next internship I chose is:
AREA STARS -> SHOWROOM & DIGITAL MARKETING INTERNSHIP
The role requires a passionate student seeking a long-term fashion career in wholesale sales and/or merchandising who has the ability to dedicate their time and focus on completing tasks with successful and tangible results. The below is an overview only of areas of responsibility which evolve daily with business demands. Compensation is for credit at your school, along with a stipend we provide for transportation and lunches, and fashion accessory gifts, as well as attendance at special invitation only events from time to time as schedules permit. Some days internship work may be done off site or at your location. Compensation is $20/day stipend and college credit, transportation reimbursement and $500 a month wardrobe allowance from our collection of apparel and accessories.
Key tasks:
DIGITAL MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT OF ALL ASPECTS OF BRAND
E-COMMERCE MANAGEMENT OF OUR SITE
Direct contact with all social media influencers on wardrobe follow ups and executions
All areas of market and showroom prep: printing and maintaining of all hard copy and e version linesheets for every brand and customer.
Participate in select appointments with global and/or national accounts to foster your own growth with senior staff present
Follow up on presentation files that are required to send to national and global retailers after each appointment
Present business related questions to work on with Showroom owners to foster your development
Maintain showroom cleanliness and décor standards at all times
Greet and host customers between appointments with senior staff
Communicate all showroom needs to building as needed and execute until tasks are complete-update senior staff daily
Receive packages, ship packages
Research new leads weekly
Build your own method of organization for the entire showroom from refreshments, to client lists and follow up, marketing tools, etc and train senior staff in methods that work best
The internship i just finished is:
Client Advisor / Cashier at Armani Exchange.
THE 5 CAREER READY COMPETENCIES YOU HAVE TO CHOOSE FROM ARE:
– Career & Self Development
– Communication
– Critical Thinking
– Equity & Inclusion
– Leadership
– Professionalism
– Teamwork
– Technology
HELPFUL RESOURCES:
https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/how-to-write-a-cover-letter-for-a-job-5-essential-tips/
https://joinhandshake.com/blog/students/how-to-highlight-your-experience-and-skills-to-help-your-resume-stand-out/
+ the uploaded file below.
