Earlier on today I attended a Q + A lecture with Greg Stogdon - part of the creative media team at Burberry. Greg told us how he started like me, a FCP student trying to break his way into the business. By gaining internships from an early stage at his degree he was able to gain skills and learn new techniques in which increased his employability. He told us to get our ideas out there, dont go for the obvious choices, take risks and challenge the industry. A question which stood out for me was 'What do you look for in a graduate?', Greg, being a graduate himself told us how he succeeded with the company and that we should always have a focus. The key is to show what you believe in, make your portfolio understandable; understand the culture, the focus and the ideas, and most importantly be a good person.
Overall the talk was one of the most inspiring lectures. It was refreshing to see such a grounded team working for a major iconic brand. So motivating to actually succeed in life.
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