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Apr 2023
28m 11s

How to get a Job/Internship at a Luxury ...

Glam Observer - Giada Graziano
About this episode

The fashion industry offers many career possibilities. There are many different types of roles as well as many different types of companies you can work for. From emerging brands to the iconic names of the industry, up to luxury companies.

Dream  of working at brands such as Dior, Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton…?

Then this episode is made for you!

I'll cover: 

  • The luxury industry
  • How to get started when you have no experience
  • What luxury companies look for when hiring
  • The skills required by luxury fashion brands
  • What are the steps to get a job or internship at a luxury brand
  • Luxury conglomerates (LVMH, Kering) 
  • and more!

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Excel for fashion course HERE
365 days of fashion newsletter HERE
Free masterclass on how to get a job at a luxury fashion brand  HERE 

Visit our website for more career advice: www.glamobserver.com

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