Hi Every one.
Well I have started my placement at the start of the holidays and will be continuing until September. I am working for Myer in the public relation and events department. The last couple of weeks have been such a learning curve. I have learnt that public relations and events in the fashion industry are definitely not as glamorous as many think.... It is allot of hard work! For example I spent an entire day taping the bottom of models shoes so they would not slip on the cat walk! Not the most glamorous of jobs, but unfortunately part of setting up a fashion show.
The work that goes into even a small event is phenomenal and it is great to be involved from the start to finish.

So far I have helped with media releases, updated media lists, helped set up for a event and packed down for an event. The highlight to date, would definately be attending the Fashion Festival program launch, where my supervisor introduced me to many public relations heavy weights of Perth not to mention many of the media. My supervisor has reiterated many times that networking is one of the most important aspects of Public Relations, this was definitely echoed by many of the public relations professionals I met. I am extremely lucky to have a supervisor who absolutely loves her job and wants to pass on as much knowledge as possible.

Something that I am extremely excited and slightly terrified about is that my supervisor has given me an entire event to organise for the up and coming Fashion Festival. Myself and another placement girl are in charge of organising every aspect of this event, from the sound equipment, to the graphics on the flyer's, caterers and the VIP list. This will be such a huge learning experience so I'm really excited about it.

So far so good, I will keep every one updated.

Coby