Abbey
Doneger
Getting the chance to
interview the CEO of an established
fashion trend company can be a little
intimidating. When it comes to Mr.
Doneger, he takes all of the nerves
away and allows for an easy going
and relaxing interview.
When sitting down with Mr.
Doneger I started by attempting to
ask him one of the questions I had
lined up for him. He laughed and
said, “How do you want me to
answer the questions you are about
to ask me when I don’t even know
you”. I laughed since I was a little
taken back so I asked him “What
would you like to know about me?”
From here he proceeded to ask me
about school, my grades, any
interesting hobbies I have and
if I had any work experience. I told
him about the places I have worked
and interned; he was very impressed
that he asked me if I would apply to
intern at his company over the
summer. It’s certainty not everyday
that you get asked to work for a
profound company by the CEO, let
alone interview him.
I asked him what his best
advice would be for a college
student ready to go into the industry
and he said,
“Try and define as best as
you can what your interests are,
I know it may be hard but when
I interview someone and they
say that “well I am really
interested in fashion” I’m like
no duh, everyone in this office
is, I am looking for a more
specific answer and what you
really enjoy”
After leaving the Doneger
offices I not only felt inspired I felt
hopeful and determined to give
anything I do my best and to never
give up on what it is I truly want out
of life.
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