Internship Week 1

Like a month ago, I had a meeting with my Fashion Merchandising teacher. She and I discussed my goals and ambitions, and she happened to mention that she had connections in Downtown LA in the fashion district. My goal is to be a Buyer and she happened to know some people in the field. Of course I jump on that the moment I hear. Christmas break rolls around, I e-mailed my instructor to please give me some names and numbers to call. She replied and told me Ed at this Buying Office was expecting my call. To say the least, I got excited! I called Ed, he wanted an interview, I went to the interview… and I got the internship!

I am an intern for a trend and color forecasting firm. WOO-HOO! BRING OUT THE BUBBLY!

This past Monday was my first day at this said internship. I was super early, like incredibly early, like only homeless people were on the streets at that hour early. I had to wait in the lobby for a while. Obviously, I’m anal about being punctual.

At 8:15 sharp, I went up to the office and waited for them to open up. This small old asian lady open the doors and then told me to sit on the cheetah print couch. Incredibly nervous, I obeyed. So I sat there, in my very professional outfit, clutching my blue cheetah print Betsey Johnson purse, waiting for someone to tell me to do something.

Fifteen minutes later, another small asain lady comes in. Imediately I fell in love with her outfit, Jefferey Campbell heels, fur vest, skinny jeans, and uber chic jewlery. We introduced each other and she ends up being the assistant to the CEO. She told me to go ahead and wait for Ed (the guy who hired me) because he’s going to be my mentor.

Ed comes in and he brings me into the main part of the office. He gives me a desk. (AHH! I HAVE A DESK!) And he puts me to work. The office is very cute, chic furniture, nice little kitchen, and an AMAZING view of Downtown LA. So from 8:30ish-4pm, I did various jobs for Ed and his colleges. Overall, it was a good first day.

Day 2: Again I was super early. My job for the day was to put together collages on Ployvore. I did that from 8:30-4:30. I was mentally exhausted!!!!!!!

 

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