Paris

Aleesha Lobo Talent Acquisition Director and Pauline Beaussart Head of Talent Acquisition & Social Relations shared valuable advice with students on how to craft a CV that captures recruiters ’attention and how to arrive well prepared for job interviews.

It is undoubtedly one of the most aspirational luxury companies. Who wouldn’t dream of working or even just interning at Chanel? This legendary Maison, still owned by the Wertheimer family, was founded in 1910 by Gabrielle Chanel, a visionary designer whose unconventional spirit redefined the codes of elegance and style. Since 1921, Chanel has also been a major player in the beauty world, with the launch of an iconic fragrance, Chanel N°5, which remains one of the best-selling perfumes globally.

Under the artistic direction of Thomas du Pré de Saint Maur (Global Creative Resources Director for Fragrance and Beauty), makeup, skincare, and fragrance continue to combine highly selected ingredients, cutting-edge technologies, and ever-vibrant creativity. In perfumery, this vision is embodied by in-house perfumer Olivier Polge, the fourth in line to lead olfactory creation after Ernest Beaux, Henri Robert, and Jacques Polge.

This is why the main auditorium at the Istituto Marangoni campus in Paris was filled to capacity, as students gathered for the opportunity to meetAleesha Lobo and Pauline Beaussart, respectively Talent AcquisitionDirector and Head of Talent Acquisition & Social Interactions. It was avaluable moment of exchange, during which practical advice was shared onhow to successfully navigate recruitment processes— not only at Chanel, but across the luxury industry.

What do recruiters look for? First and foremost, a genuine passion for the Maison and the ability to express it authentically. A key tip: visit a flagship store, observe every detail, engage with staff, and immerse yourself in the brand’s universe to arrive at the interview fully prepared and informed. And above all: be yourself.

Another essential quality is curiosity — understood as openness, a desire to learn, the ability to ask questions, and a proactive attitude. “Your CV should highlight what makes you unique,” it was emphasized. “Recruiters need to understand who you are in just a few seconds— on average, they spend only about 10 seconds on each CV. ”

The challenge is high, but so is the motivation. For the students, this meeting was a true accelerator in their journey toward entering the professional world. To be continued…