Fashion Careers: The Complete Job Search Workbook, 4th edition [Spiral-bound]

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

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2008

Fashion Careers is the definitive guide to a successful job search in the fashion industry. The new 4th edition updates this highly acclaimed workbook with up-to-the-minute research and reference material, new tips and tools to give the job seeker an edge in today's highly competitive and fast-paced market and includes expanded sections in each chapter for those seeking entry-level job opportunities. This is a workbook - not just words on paper. The book covers all the essential aspects of finding a job in a user-friendly format. It is designed as an interactive manual to guide the job seeker through the search process step by step. There are charts and forms to complete, including self-evaluation worksheets, resume development forms and three pages of fashion and career-related web links. All of the forms and URL links are available on line in .PDF format, exclusively to owners of the book. In addition, Fashion Careers illustrates proven techniques for networking, interviewing, negotiating and developing a winning resume. Included is an extensive selection of industry-specific sample career summaries, accomplishment statements, resumes, cover letters and thank you letters. The authors are industry professionals with expertise in many sectors of the fashion business as well as extensive career counseling experience. In addition to their own knowledge, they have included tips collected from search firm executives, career counselors and outplacement services specializing in fashion and fashion-related fields. Fashion Careers is a lifelong tool. It is useful at any stage in one s career. This is more than just a book, it is an investment in the future.

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. --This text refers to the Plastic Comb edition.

About the Author

Wendy B. Samuel is CEO of Clutter Therapy, LLC, a professional organizing company in NYC that works with individuals and businesses to take control of their paperwork and declutter their spaces. Previously, Wendy spent over 20 years in the fashion industry, first as a sales representative for high fashion European designers and later, as an executive search consultant for fashion manufacturers and retailers. She continues to counsel fashion industry executives on career and job searches. Renee Palmer is a partner in Pink Rat, LLC, a web design company known for creating sophisticated, high performance websites. Renee had been an interactive marketing strategist with IBM where she was able to integrate her marketing background with her technology skills. Prior to IBM, Renee had an extensive career in fashion, holding a series of senior marketing and product development positions with luxury goods companies such as Christian Dior, Coach Leatherware, Mark Cross, Hermès. Beth Phillips is President of Phillips International, a career transition and development consultancy. Beth develops and helps her clients implement smart strategies for their career transitions. Her methods are successfully adaptable for early or mature career trajectory. Beth s clients range from recent college graduates planning the successful launch of their first job search to seasoned professionals seeking their next career move, and those contemplating the excitement of retirement. Beth is a faculty member of the College of Media Arts and Design at Drexel University in Philadelphia, where she teaches courses in career development and entrepreneurship.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 84 pages
• Publisher: Fashion Careers; 4th edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967416922
• ISBN-13: 978-0967416922
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #592,113 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

By 

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

By 

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.