INDIVIDUAL SWOT ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS:
 Ability to improve.
 Creative Thinking.
 Dedicated, passionate and obsessed about the subject fields of Fashion and Costume
Designing, this makes me driven and determined to work hard and succeed.

WEAKNESSES:
 A professional weakness would be my lack of Confidence in presentation situations.
 I am yet to gain valuable experience within the industry which, could put me at a
disadvantage when trying to plan my career path.
 Poor at time management skills.

OPPORTUNITIES:
 Internships
 Enhancing my online presence and keeping up to date with social networking will
give me the opportunity to make connection with other designers.
 Possibility of applying for a masters, this is a great opportunity to take on further
advanced education, developing my skills as a young designer giving me broader
horizon for careers in the future.

THREATS:
 The current Fashion industry is suffering from the economic crisis with continuous
job cuts and closing companies which could have a negative affect for my future with
increasing competition for jobs within the industry.
 Balancing Work and Home.
 Time pressure.