This goal was set so by the time I graduated I would have options and could not be told that I lacked experience. Well, I am proud to say that, walking into Paul Stuart on my first day, I reached my first professional goal.
I had originally interviewed for the women’s wear internship being offered. However, a few days later I was told that the position was filled but an opening existed in the men’s buying department. I jumped on the opportunity to interview because what better place to gain experience in men’s wear other than Paul Stuart?!The day I was expecting the call, my phone was attached to me. The one minute I had walked away, they called and left a voicemail. My heart dropped as I called back. Then hearing the familiar voice from Human Resources telling me that I had received an offer to intern in the men’s buying department for the fall, I was absolutely ecstatic.
After being here for a little over a month, I have helped the Chief Merchandising Officer with projects and monthly reports and have even taken over the assistant buyer position while they looked for a replacement. During this time I shadowed the associate buyer in neckwear and shirts, learning how to use their computer systems, write purchase orders, create styles, and finalize transfers.