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NEXT interviews

Buying and merchandising trainees, UK

You may present your work or portfolio

“If you are invited to interview, you may be asked to present your work or portfolio and talk through your experience.”

NEXTHelp & Advice

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Prepare to present your work

NEXT’s interview advice.

Example

Real commercial responsibility early

“At NEXT, our Early Careers Programmes, Graduate Schemes, Apprenticeships, and Placements give you real commercial responsibility from day one.”

NEXTEarly Careers at NEXT

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Expect responsibility

NEXT’s early careers page.

Example

“Spend your first year and a half soaking up knowledge, learning the "Next Way," and showing us your potential.”

NEXTEarly Careers at NEXT

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Learn the NEXT way

The first eighteen months.

Example

“I worried that not having a fashion-related degree would hold me back but this was not the case at all - the trainee merch scheme taught me everything I needed to know and supported me every step along the way.”

IsobelAssistant Merchandiser, Brands

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Any degree can work

Isobel, Assistant Merchandiser.

Example

“Even as a trainee, I get to give my opinion on what goes into store and online.”

TobyTrainee Buyer, Womenswear

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Have an opinion on the range

Toby, Trainee Buyer, Womenswear.

Example

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