“I am constantly learning from people and feel like I get to be involved in a lot of different opportunities.”
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Why did you apply to work for us?
I applied to work at Karen Millen as the opportunity to work for such a heritage brand delivering quality product each season was really exciting. Being part of the Group, working in a fast-paced environment at the forefront of the industry was a challenge that I really wanted to take on.
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What’s the best thing about working for us?
The best thing about working for Karen Millen/boohoo is being part of such a creative, talented and dynamic team. I am constantly learning from people and feel like I get to be involved in a lot of different opportunities.
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How would you describe the culture?
I feel like the culture is all about working hard and having fun whilst you do it!
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What do you get up to in your role? What makes it different compared with other similar roles you’ve had?
Unlike other assistant roles I get to be involved in all aspects of buying and the business. At Karen Millen/boohoo I am also lucky enough to be able to travel to see suppliers and see new places. I love working on the product development side of things and then all the processes following on to ensure that quality product is delivered effectively and efficiently. Each day I am always doing something a little bit different which keeps things exciting.
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How has your career developed since you’ve worked here?
I started as a Buying Admin Assistant when Karen Millen was still new to boohoo and we had such a small team. I got to help out on all departments before settling on knitwear. After 16 months I was promoted to Assistant Buyer on Soft Wovens which has been such an exciting transition, to learn not only a new role but about different kinds of products too.
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What’s been your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far?
Being voted by my peers as the buying representative on the Junior Leadership Team. Receiving the promotion to Assistant Buyer.
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What makes someone successful here?
I think being able to work as part of a team is imperative to success at boohoo. Communication is key and actively encouraged, working in such a fast-paced environment it is important to be adaptable.
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Describe working here in 3 words.
Dynamic, Challenging and Rewarding