STAY AWAY! THIS IS A SCAM INTERNSHIP WITH AN UNPROFESSIONAL EIC - Project Management FV Magazine Employee Review

1.0
Aug 23, 2023
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Pros

N/A. This would not be classified as a company, but rather an online magazine.

Cons

The editor-in-chief and manager, Sandra Benbaruk, is unprofessional and inappropriate. She currently lives and works in France, and works remotely with FV Magazine based in New York with a virtual office address. FV Magazine does not have any employees, but only interns and it is unpaid. I joined as a project management intern end of July and quit today. It's chaotic with a lack of organization and communication and Sandra yelled at me and used profanities in a Skype call in front of a new graphic designer that joined. I tried to share new ideas with docs I created and I got verbally assaulted until it got personal and she used personal aspects against me. I went in a depressed mood the following day feeling bad about myself as a person and my capabilities. Sandra barely communicates or provide context for the teams and their tasks or end-goals. You have to figure out yourself what to do. She also goes on rants about her own life, personal views, and her job on Skype calls. If you want an internship where you have growth opportunities, leadership, mentorship, guidance, tasks with goals, and getting paid - ignore and stay away from this "company" at all costs!!

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5.0
Mar 24, 2020
Anonymous intern
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Pros

I see all of the raving reviews that discredit Sandra as a professional. A lot of these reviews are based off of your personal feelings and not the true fact that she is well connected. She does have contacts that could lead to bigger opportunities. Sadly, the fashion industry is full of mentally deranged individuals, but their talent speaks for themselves. Sandra the editor in chief is not abusive she’s just blunt. A lot of interns seek validation, and come to the company with zero experience. She’s opening a door for you to gain not only exposure but FREE knowledge. LA, & NY are both seemingly competitive environments within the fashion world. You’ll get eaten alive if you’re complaining about a virtual internship that serves to build YOU. I think we can all see the difference between the hard workers who know how to swim versus the weak minded interns who sunk.

Cons

Time zone difference can be challenging but nevertheless it’s manageable.

1.0
Mar 19, 2024
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Pros

Exactly Nothing. From a Nothing.

Cons

"Editor and Chief" uses "employees" for free labor. No direction, no training and no experienced leadership.

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