Fashion industry recruitment company Karen Collier Careers has joined the CMYUK Creatives in Residence Live (CIRL) programme to help its graduates land their first jobs.
With CMYUK’s CIRL programme now well into its final half, the agency will be working with the graduates to help them write stand-out CVs, as well as offer guidance on preliminary video and face-to-face interviews.
“Most entry-level roles these days require 1-2 years’ worth of experience, so CIRL is such a great opportunity for graduates to gain that. I love the fact that CMYUK has taken them through the whole process from start to finish,” said Collier, who has already had her first session with the graduates, explaining to them the difference between going through an agency or going direct to a company.
“We will support the graduates 100%, discussing their CVs with them, understanding what brands they would ideally like to work for and getting to know them personally. It’s just as important to match personalities as it is skills. Once we have found a suitable role that a graduate would like to apply for, we shoot a video interview with them, which along with their CV is sent to the client. We even meet our candidates an hour before their actual interviews, close to the location, to help steady their nerves.”
Robin East, CMYUK group sales and marketing director, said: “Our CIRL initiative ends in March and as part of the process we are supporting our young talented graduates in their job hunting. By partnering with the exceptional Karen Collier, we know the CIRL graduates will receive the highest level of advice and expertise to help them put that first step on the ladder.”
