Devil Wears Prada - Meeting the Boss

Summary

The transcript depicts an intense job interview scene from a fashion magazine, Runway. Andrea 'Andy' Sachs, a recent journalism graduate, arrives for an assistant position under the formidable Editor-in-Chief, Miranda Priestly. Though Andy is unprepared for the high-fashion world and initially dismissed due to her lack of fashion knowledge, she confidently asserts her intelligence and work ethic. The office scrambles as Miranda arrives unexpectedly, heightening the tension. The scene captures the cutthroat nature of the fashion industry and the challenges Andy faces to prove herself in this prestigious role.

Takeaways

• 👔 Emily is meeting with Andrea, who is being considered for a position.
• 😅 Human Resources has a quirky sense of humor.
• 🔄 Emily was the second assistant but got promoted to first assistant.
• 🛑 Miranda sacked the last two assistants after only a few weeks.
• 📜 Miranda is the Editor in Chief of Runway and is a legend in the fashion industry.
• 💼 Working for Miranda for a year can lead to opportunities at any magazine.
• 👗 Runway is a fashion magazine, and an interest in fashion is crucial for the job.
• 🚨 Miranda arrives unexpectedly early, causing a commotion.
• 🙅‍♀️ Andrea doesn't read Runway and is not familiar with Miranda.
• 💪 Andrea admits she doesn't fit the typical mold but emphasizes her intelligence, willingness to learn, and hard work.

Q & A

Who is Miranda, and what is her role?

Miranda is the Editor-in-Chief of Runway magazine, a highly influential figure in the fashion world and considered a legend.

Why does the first assistant position seem challenging to keep?

Miranda has high standards, and the previous assistants were sacked within a few weeks, indicating that the job requires resilience and a high level of competence.

What opportunity does working for Miranda offer?

Working for Miranda for a year can open doors to many opportunities in the fashion industry, as it is said that anyone who works for her can get a job at any magazine they want.

What is the impression of Andy Sachs when she first meets Miranda?

Miranda and her team view Andy as inexperienced, hopeless, and out of place, as she doesn't seem to have an interest in fashion or understand its importance in the job.

What mistake does Andy make when meeting Miranda?

Andy admits that she has never read Runway and is unfamiliar with Miranda's legendary status, showing her lack of awareness about the fashion industry.

What qualities does Andy claim to have despite not fitting in?

Andy acknowledges that she is not skinny or glamorous but asserts that she is smart, learns fast, and will work very hard.

Why is everyone alarmed when they hear that Miranda is arriving early?

The team is alarmed because they were not expecting Miranda to arrive until 9:00, and they feel unprepared for her sudden early arrival.

How does Miranda respond to Andy being introduced as a potential new assistant?

Miranda dismisses Andy as 'hopeless' and implies that she will have to handle the assistant selection herself, as the previous candidates have been inadequate.

What does Miranda ask when Andy says she came to New York to be a journalist?

Miranda questions Andy's knowledge of Runway and her sense of style, ultimately concluding that Andy lacks both.

How does Miranda's team view Andy at the end of the interaction?

Miranda's team seems to view Andy dismissively, referring to her as a 'sad little person' and wondering if they are doing a 'before and after' piece, implying that she is in need of a transformation.