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By studying one of our undergraduate degrees, you'll have an the opportunity to complete industry enrichment experiences with our industry partners throughout your course. Chloe Dean, BA (Hons) Marketing & Communication for Fashion student, recently completed her placement at global brand-building agency Karla Otto. Here's what she got involved in, the skills she developed and her advice for future students.
How Chloe Found Her Placement
Every undergraduate degree at the Fashion Retail Academy is paired with an industry mentor to support them through their studies. Chloe explained how this connection helped her secure her placement:
I found my placement through my mentor with who the FRA had paired me with. He is the Vice President of a sector at Karla Otto, so this was a really great connection that I was grateful to be given! - Chloe Dean, BA (Hons) Marketing & Communications for Fashion
About Karla Otto
Karla Otto is an international agency specialising in fashion, lifestyle, design, beauty, arts and culture. With 15 offices worldwide, it is recognised as a significant player in the industry.
What Chloe Got Involved In
During her two-week placement, Chloe gained exposure to multiple teams, including:
- Supporting the events team in finding locations for a show at Milan Design Week
- Helping the communications team research publications to promote collaborations and campaigns
- Assisted the digital and talent team with content ideas and influencer research
Chloe also produced a 35-page long report on fashion in luxury spaces, covering automotive, hospitality and interior design. Her work received highly positive feedback, along with constructive advice for future projects.
The most valuable lesson I learnt was how to manage working in a busy professional environment within a large team of people. - Chloe Dean, BA (Hons) Marketing & Communications for Fashion student
Beneifts of Industry Placements
Placements provide the chance to develop practical, professional skills. They can:
- Show you what it's really like to work in the industry
- Expand your professional network
- Help you explore different career paths within the fashion and retail industry
- Boost your CV and LinkedIn profile with standout experience
I feel much more prepared to enter the industry since my placement. I have gained valuable insights into the work environment, and feel more confident in myself in regards to sharing ideas and feeding back insightful research. - Chloe Dean, BA (Hons) Marketing & Communications for Fashion
Skills Chloe Developed
Through her placement, Chloe built a wide-range of transferable skills, including:
- Research - refining her approach to gathering and analysing information
- Presentation - creating clear, professional reports
- Industry knowledge - gaining a deeper understanding of marketing in practice
Chloe's Advice
Chloe shared some advice for those thinking of studying BA (Hons) Marketing and Communications for Fashion:
I would 100% advise studying the marketing degree at the FRA! The opportunities here have boosted me so far in my career already - I don't think I'd find that elsewhere. I also love studying in London 2 days a week. It's such a phenomenal opportunity and I've met so many incredible people during my time here. - Chloe Dean, BA (Hons) Marketing & Communications for Fashion
Would you love to learn first hand from industry experts? At the Fashion Retail Academy, our undergraduate degrees include placements, masterclasses, live projects, guest talks, and an industry mentor. Explore our undergraduate degrees and take the first step towards your future in fashion!
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