LCF students to get an inside look at the world's leading online retailer Amazon

LCF students were recently provided with the opportunity to visit the Amazon Corporate HQ. Students met with representatives from both Amazon and Amazon Fashion teams and learned about the company's vision and values. With a history dating back to 1994, Amazon has come a long way and is now dedicated to helping the next generation achieve their full potential in a rapidly changing society.

The Chief of Staff at Amazon Fashion Europe delivered an informative and inspiring presentation to students about his mission for the company. He explained how joining Amazon could provide new graduates with opportunities for personal learning and professional growth. Students were inspired to hear that taking ownership of projects could help them impact the future of the fashion industry.

The LCF Graduate Futures Careers Crawl at Amazon Fashion HQ was an unparalleled opportunity to network with professionals. Hearing first-hand from the Amazon team about their roles, challenges, and successes was not only inspiring but also ignited a passion in me to pursue a career in fashion and technology - Berra Bulak, BA Fashion Styling and Production

During the visit, a panel discussion with key Amazon Fashion representatives from retail, marketing, content, and recruitment teams provided students with the opportunity to ask questions about the company's culture and ethos. The teams were candid in their responses, sharing insights on current topics such as climate change, Amazon's impact on the environment, and their plans to deliver on their promise to reach net-zero carbon emissions across their operations by 2040: this includes offering programs that are pledge friendly, navigating customers to more sustainable solutions, and collaborating with partners to broaden their impact. They also discussed the impact of AI on the business and how investment plans in AI tech and AI training packages for all staff members would enable them to stay ahead of their competitors.

The morning ended with a networking lunch and the Amazon team sharing details about their Apprenticeship Scheme. This program provides curious and enthusiastic individuals with the chance to gain practical firsthand experience in different areas of the business. The Amazon team also offered valuable advice on applying for job opportunities, emphasising the need for a stand-out CV and portfolio, impactful visuals and storytelling that highlight creative work, and taking risks to learn and grow.

Overall, the LCF Graduate Futures Careers Crawl at Amazon Fashion HQ was an unparalleled opportunity for students to network with professionals, learn from industry leaders, and get inspired to pursue a career in fashion and technology:

It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to meet talent working in the Fashion department of Amazon. It was inspiring and informative! - Bonnie Ho, BA Fashion Marketing

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