Fashion Intern Review

by Dancing Dolls UK

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Rating

4.6/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    4.4

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I loved interning with Dancing Dolls UK, I wish I could have stayed longer!

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Paulinah created a fun environment to work in and always gave praise and encouragement.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Paulinah was always supporting and guiding me throughout my internship, anything that I needed help with or I was unsure about and I could ask with the promise of help and guidance. She always corrected us when we did something wrong so that in future it wouldn't happen again.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Always busy, especially working on a new collection. But even on a day to day basis there was so much to do, each day was different. There was never a dull day, there was always something to do in the Dancing Dolls HQ.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I felt like a core part of all the process, even after I have left all the projects I aided throughout my internship is always given a mention to me and tagged on my Facebook and Instagram.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • I have learnt so many new skills, transferable skills too! From sewing to over-locking to finishes and studding garments. The most important skill I learnt was pattern cutting, after interning at Dancing Dolls I felt confident in myself and my skills. I also grew confident with the use of Jersey as before I was terrified of the fabric, Dancing Dolls showed me how to utilise and manipulate jersey.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • The radio was always on, we listened to funny songs, we cheered when something went right, had regular breaks and always chatting while working.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • 4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • 4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Company Parties/Events

    Healthcare/Dental
    5/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We were a small fun team and had plenty to talk about and always got along with each other.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • There is a Tesco nearby if your hungry, not far from city centre and of course Dancing Dolls has tea and coffee.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • I'm not to sure because I commuted but there was many pubs about and it is near city centre.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • So many opportunities, While I was there we got to attend a lecture at ASOS marketplace in London. Other opportunities were also upcoming like Leeds Fashion Week and the Clothes Show Live

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Fashion Design, Manufacturing

West Midlands

November 2013

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