swot analysis
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SWOT Strengths
Completing eight GCSE’S all between grade A*-‐C.
I have had experience working in the fashion industry as sale assistance in three different types of environments. A concession and two self-‐owned boutique. During my time here I have learnt skills such as dealing with customer transactions, having the role of visual merchandising within the store, tagging and
pricing garments and booking in orders to the system.
I also have buying experience and the ability to recognize future trends as well. I have a good idea of what will sell in specific target markets and areas.
During the last year I have been attending college as well as working part time on my days off, because of this I have learnt how to manage my time and meet the right medium between doing my college work and
attending work.
During my time on the course I have studied skills such as web design strategy, starting a small business, customer service and Cad work to name just a few, all of which I feel will be extremely relevant for the future.
Weaknesses
I am not an overly confident person and do not always feel confident standing up in front of people this is of course something that would need to work on as this is key when entering the fashion industry.
People I know well may say I come across shy and quite, I am not very outspoken or loud.
I struggle with English language and spelling, this can sometimes affect my work.
I possible could look for more experience in the industry to greater my knowledge.
Opportunities
I am recently in contact with the UK Agent of two high class brand, Riani and Anne Claire. I have been given the opportunity to attend Scoop London with her in February as well as shadow her daily life in her showroom.
I also am going to attend Pure with a local shoe retailer and shadow their buying patterns.
There are also a lot of opportunities online that I could apply for during the summer to get some extra experience in a different areas such as head offices ect, this would all help build up my personal profile.
Threats
As I have two jobs I have limited time to gain experience, and it could become difficult for me to get the time off work as I am contracted certain hours.
I am in the North West it is a small area and for me to carry out any internships I would need to travel which could be of high costs as I am only on a small salary.