Kayley Johnson
BA(Hons) Retail Marketing, 2006
Retail Marketing graduate Kayley Johnson translated her placement experience into a permanent position for luxury brand Burberry.
Kayley is an Assistant Planner with the company, placing orders for high quality accessories including leather goods and analysing purchasing trends.
Kayley’s degree in retail marketing, allowed her to learn the theory and then put it into practice during her placement year when she secured an internship with Burberry. On graduation she was offered a full-time job.
“My degree helped to give me direction and to clarify my decision that I want to work in fashion,” said Kayley. “I absolutely love my job; it’s always busy and so varied.”
Course leader, Harvey Ells said: “Employers are now recognising the value of work placements. They get a real idea of how potential employees can perform and ultimately in Kayley’s case this has resulted in a job offer.”
