Module 2 – 4c Part B, Questions developed further

Module 2 – 4c Part B, Questions developed further

After looking at my answers from past and current practitioners I have developed my questions even further, and included some direct questions on both interning and ethical standards..

The 'b's are my newly developed questions...

1)      What makes a good buyer?

1b) What are the sought after characteristics of a successful buyer?

2)      Does having an interest in fashion and interiors inevitably mean you will be a good buyer in this field?

2b)Will having an interest in your chosen field benefit you in being successful?

3)      Does having a degree in your subject ie. Fashion/interiors related, but no experience make you a valuable buying team member? Or does having practitioner experience but not a degree make a better buying team member?

3b) If you were to employ someone to be part of the buying team in your compay - one candidate has a degree and the other has over 3 years relevant practitioner experience, which of the two would be more appealing to you and why?

4)     Are practitioners that do have a relevant degree more knowledgeable, and if so does this make a difference in the work-place?

4b) Some practitioners have  a degree. Are they more knowledgeable? How would you argue this?

5)      Are you respected more in your profession working for the buying team of a retailer if you have been an experienced practitioner in your field, ie had a large amount of work experience (such-as interning) specifically in this field?

5b) Developed- Experienced practitioners are more respected. Is this statement true or false and how do you feel about this statement?

6)     Do ex-performers choose a completely different career route,  so as not to be reminded of the carer they chose to leave behind? Eg. The next best thing.

6b) Do ex-performers focus their energies on forming a succesful career in a different field because they want to share a passion for their subject, or is it so as not to be reminded of tbe career they have left behind?

7)     Are buyers that work in homeware related departments affected by fashion trends?

7b) Are homeware buyers affected by the fashion trends? Discuss.

8)     Do you think the theatre world is affected at all by the world of fashion?

8b) Do you believe the world of theatre and fashion are incredulously linked, and if so how?

9)     Are you expected to be ‘creative’ to work in a fashion based industry within the buying team?

9b) Are you more inclined to be successful in this field, if you have creative tendancies?

Newly added questions -

10) What are your viewpoints on Interning, unpaid employment.  Do you think it is necessary for the buying or retail industry in general?  It seems to be more sought after in this industry than ever before, do you agree with this or not, please discuss?

11) Ethical standards for the retailer I work for are very 'high' so to speak.  Do you agree with this, are these necessary?

I will blog my answers with regards to my new questions, as I am really hoping I might be moving (fingers massively crossed) in a good direction now for my inquiry!