Tips on finding a good internship/job

These days it can be a bit tricky to find an internship/job. So I thought I'd share with you some useful sites that have really helped me. Before I do I also wanted to give you a little tip on internships. You will come across two different types of employers. The first one being a good employer who genuinely wants to help you on your journey to finding your chosen career, then sadly there's the second type of employer who just wants someone to do all the jobs they don't want to do. I have experienced both and in a way I'm glad I did because now I know how to quickly tell if the chosen internship is going to benefit me or waste my time. 

For example when doing a fashion internship you should NOT be forced to spend hours and hours in a fashion cupboard organising clothes that have been pilling up for the past 6 months. Don't get me wrong you will obviously have to work in a fashion cupboard when working in the fashion industry, but that is not your only role whilst working in fashion.. You should get to experience the more practical fun side of things which is working on shoots. 

When you find a good internship you will see that the employer asks you questions and tries to find you good opportunities to take part in, or will sometimes if your really lucky the internship itself could lead to a permanent position. Be smart when taking on an internship and before you start make sure you ask questions and show the employer that you are not going to be taken advantage of. You will automatically know what kind of internship you are taking part in within the first day there. Make sure yours is one that will help your career. 

Useful links:

http://ukfashionintern.com/category/opportunities/

http://dataware.the-aop.org/jobshop.aspx

http://creativeopportunities.arts.ac.uk/findajob

http://www.fashionworkie.com/offered

http://www.condenast.co.uk/careers

http://www.diarydirectory.com/jobs.aspx

http://www.gothinkbig.co.uk/opportunities

http://www.internavenue.com/intern/find-internships/paid/social-media-marketing-and-pr-internships


Good luck and hope this post helps you on your search for a internship/job

Lots of love.. Mx