Fashion Careers: The Complete Job Search Workbook, Third Edition [Plastic Comb]

Wendy Samuel (Author), Beth Phillips (Author), Renee Palmer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0967416914 | ISBN-13: 978-0967416915 | Publication Date: August 2003

This is the definitive guide for anyone looking for a job in the fashion or fashion-related industries. The new 3rd edition has been fully updated and revised. It includes an up to date list of Job Search Web Sites, a new Research Section including URL's for fashion industry publications and organizations and a brand new section on Internet Job Search Techniques. This comprehensive manual takes the reader through every step of the job search process from "Developing a Dynamic Resume" and "Researching Companies" to "Mastering Interview Techniques" and "Analyzing the Job Offer." The interactive workbook format helps the reader through the process with easy to follow forms and exercises. Senior executives looking for new positions or career changes as well as students looking for their first job have found this book an invaluable tool.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

The new edition of Fashion Careers: The Complete Job Search Workbook has been revised to meet the needs of today's job seekers while retaining the tools and format that its readers say they value the most. The Fashion Careers Workbook is the hands-on career tool that will enable its readers to succeed in the increasingly competitive fashion industries.

About the Author

The book is written by three executives from the fashion and fashion recruiting industries, all of whom have made career moves in and out of the fashion arena.

Wendy Samuel began her career as a sales representative for high fashion European designers, and later as an executive search consultant for fashion manufacturers and retailers. She is currently a Professional Organizer creating organization out of chaos for home and small business under the auspices of Clutter Therapy.

Beth Phillips is the President of Phillips International, which was established in 1984. The company provides its international fashion clients with a complete range of business services including import and export marketing, sales, and business development strategies. She is also an Instructor in Design and Merchandising in the College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

Renee Palmer is a former fashion industry executive who held marketing and product development positions at Christian Dior, Coach Leatherware and Hermes. In a major career change, she began focusing her interests on the electronic commerce channel and joined IBM as an Interactive Marketing Strategist. Ms. Palmer is currently a multimedia web strategist for Pink Rat LLC.

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 85 pages
• Publisher: Fashion Careers (August 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967416914
• ISBN-13: 978-0967416915
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,652,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't speak highly enough for every page in this book, December 30, 1999

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Marilise Flusser, former Fashion Coordinator ... (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fashion Careers (Plastic Comb)

This is the best manual I have ever read for job search. It is not only the absolute first and last word on getting a job in the fashion industry, it applies to all fields. Every type of possible resume necessary to get into the fashion field is included, with accurate names of companies that truly apply to each job. Tips provided include: a page of several hundred action verbs that can be used to pump up any fuzzy job descriptions such as "was in charge of" to "transformed", "reorganized", "consolidated", "established", etc. This one page was worth the whole book. Two other pages in the book list sample accomplishment statements that work universally for any job.

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not alot of bang for your buck, February 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fashion Careers (Plastic Comb)

I purchased this book expecting a decent sized paperback. I was very disappointed to see that it was spiral bound with a laminated cover and pages that looked like they had been xeroxed. The content of the book is OK if you already have a job in the industry, but if you are looking for something entry level like myself, you will be disappointed. My advice? Don't waste your money, you can find all of the information in this book on the internet.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Career quest, November 19, 2002

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Roberta H. Gruber, Director, Design & Mer... (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fashion Careers (Plastic Comb)

Fashion Careers has been an extremely useful tool for graduating seniors and an excellent reference for those seeking new opportunities in fashion and related industries. In these ever changing times within fashion retailing, product development and manufacturing , this book allows individuals the ability to analyze their strengths and weaknesses and ultimately develop a resumé that will help land them an appropriate position in their field of interest. The workbook is particulrly helpful, in that it allows the opportunity to xerox and reuse worksheets as one evolves through their chosen career path.
I recommend this book to all individuals thinking about or actively involved in a job search.