From the Futures Team
Work Experience Stories – Marie Claire Magazine
By Madeline Potts (Year 10)
Work experience commenced from the 25 to 29 September, at Marie Claire a leading fashion magazine, working in both the beauty and fashion industry sectors. I effectively exhibited professionalism, eagerness to learn, initiative, versatility, and ability to promptly follow directions. I adeptly managed the substantial volume of samples in the fashion cupboard, maintaining an organised workspace. I showed commitment to completing tasks within deadlines, reflecting a strong work ethic. Additionally, I had commendable communication skills that enhanced collaboration within the team, fostering a creative and efficient work environment. The role involved ;
- Assisting in fashion cupboard
- Manage large quantities of samples whilst maintaining a tidy fashion cupboard
- See first-hand how fashion editors style and plan editorial shoots
- Gain experience being a part of a creative team, in a professional environment
- Gain insight into how fashion and beauty departments of a magazine operate
- Beauty product management + shoot preparation
- Image filling, captions, and archiving used imagery
- Pitching and conceptualising beauty features’
- Listened in on team meetings
Overall a valuable insight into the fashion industry and Fashion magazine, I would highly recommend.
Out of Hours Support for University Applications
Many students have already finalised applications for tertiary applications, including organising references and academic transcripts for Australian and overseas institutions. The College has communicated the importance of observing internal deadlines and being organised prior to graduation. If students require support or advice, please contact the Futures Department before we will be on leave. Our office will be closed from COB 15th December 2023 until late January when Term 1 resumes. Should students require careers advice or assistance, they can access the recommended services outlined in this guide.
Please discuss 2024 plans with your daughter and check for any requirements and submission dates for the respective institutions which interest her.
Please also note that Pymble staff will also be on annual leave from 16 December until school resumes in late January 2024. As a result, it will not be possible to organise references or other supporting documents after 15 December.
Overseas Applications
In recent years, the interest in exploring overseas university pathways has increased exponentially at Pymble. This year we had over 100 separate applications to overseas tertiary institutions, including Oxbridge, Ivy League, Arts Colleges and for Sports Scholarships.
To see where our Alumni have studied internationally, visit the Overseas University Pathway page on our Futures@Pymble site.
We have recently reviewed our processes and will be launching a new structure for supporting students who are committed to applying for an Overseas University pathway.
If students are interested in exploring an overseas university are invited to attend an information session on Monday 13 November in the Library Learning Studio with the Futures Department.
In this session we will explore:
- Initial research of overseas institutions, including pros and cons
- Support structures at Pymble
- Student responsibilities and commitments
In 2024, we will launch an online portal for student overseas applications and attendees will be invited to join to start their application process. The portal will be used to guide students in collection of supporting documentation as well as keeping them informed on the internal deadlines that are required for receiving support for their application.
If your student is interested in learning more about Overseas Pathways, please encourage them to sign up for the session which will be advertised via email and through the Portal.