Inspiration also provided by 'Good Fucking Design Advice' by Brian Buirge & Jason Batcher. I first saw this in September 2017, and it definitely gave me the burst of motivation I needed this upcoming year.
1) DO YOUR FUCKING RESEARCH
- Research into the company, the individual, the person you're meeting > their past work you like (or don't like), what are their goals? how did they start?
2) BE FUCKING PREPARED
- Beautifully printed portfolio and CV > bad quality reflects poorly on me as an individual.
- Even if they don't ask for a folio, take a small one anyway to seem super on it
- Update CV/Portfolio per person or company you meet (always make it relevant!)
- Have your elevator pitch ready, but don't sound sales! You need to convince them YOU are what they have been looking for - but don't seem desperate about it.
3) ARRIVE EARLY
- No-one likes a sweaty betty
- Links into point 2, learning from experience if you arrive late or are fussing to get there then things will probably go wrong, you could even leave your portfolio in the uber...
- It is just more professional to be sat, having a coffee, minding your own business, chilled, with a book or reading an online 'Business of Fashion' article (or whatever is relevant to their discipline) when they arrive.
4) CHECK YOUR FUCKING LIPSTICK/TAKE A COMPACT
- No fashion professional wants to sit opposite you with a big chunk of red on your tooth. This does not give the illusion that you have your shit together or that you fit into the fashion world.
Alternatively to always remember my father's advice- The '7 P's. Piss poor preparation, proceeds, piss poor performance.
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