DRESSMAKING COURSES THIS SUMMER

MANCHESTER WITH COLLETTE COSTELLO

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Summer Work Experience – Unpaid

I am looking for a young person living in Salford to give them a opportunity to gain work experince, therefore preference will be given to Salford resident applicants.

Are you aged 16 – 19 and would love to gain some work experience in a home grown Salford (Greater Manchester) fashion label “Collette Costello”?

Collette Costello is re-launching in June 2011, with a exciting new fashion label and fashion collection! This coincides with a move to our new head office and design studio. It is a great time to become involved with the company, you will learn new skills, seeing how a fashion brand is built and design studio is organised. This position is ideal for a further education college level fashion or textiles student.

Summer Work Experience?

Your role will be assisting me and my personal fashion assistant.  Your duties will be basic at first working in the design studio, designated basic tasks such as stitching labels into garments, making-up parcels, organising fabrics for cutting patterns and over-locking fabric. Alongside working in the design room you maybe asked to work at fashion shows and fashion fairs. As the company expands so will opportunities for employees.

When and Where?

You will be working at the companies head-office and design studio in Salford Quays, Manchester (see courses section for address). Initially the position will be  4 hours per work, extra hours being offered is most likely. The position is a temporary position and will start in June for 3 months. You will be asked to work your allocated hours weekdays, the studio will be open between the hours of 9.30am – 4.00pm.

What skills are we looking for?

Ability to use a sewing machine and over-locker confidently.

Evidence of interest in fashion, are you studying a fashion course?

Reliable and always on time.

How to Apply?

Evidence is the key to getting the position, show me that you have the skills required. Instead of the traditional CV, instead please complete the following task.

Write a paragraph of writing no more then 250 – words answering the following questions.

My Name (include optional photograph):

Details (Age, address, telephone, e-mail):

Where or what am I currently studying/ working:

Why should I be selected to do work experience at Collette Costello:

Sewing Skills: Send a photograph of a fashion design or a fashion item you have produced.

Important:

If you still feel you have what it takes to be a work experience assistant, then I look forward to your application. Thank you for taking the time to read and good luck!

Closing Date is 12th April, you will be e-mailed 13th April if successful for interview.

Send all applications to: collette@collettecostello.co.uk

Collette Costello

Company Director/ Head of Design