Simply Marvelous: Entry-Level Fashion Jobs

I say keep your eyes and ears open and perky because you might be able to find entry-level fashion jobs in the least likely place. There are tons of agencies and fashion fairs available that are seeking talented people. Just note that all are not entry-level job opportunities. I suggest shadowing an already established person in the fashion industry just so you can see exactly what you are getting into. I read a ‚Äúday-in-the-life‚Äù of a personal assistant to some rich and famous diva. The job was a lot of “glitz and gam” and a lot of hard work. Thinking on your feet, moving quickly and flexibility are traits most definitely utilized. It is definitely not everyone‚Äôs proverbial cup of tea to assist a high maintenance, highly stressed individual, but think of establishing contacts. This same profile spoke of the professional contacts obtained as ‚Äúamazing‚Äù and which ‚Äúoften lead to better jobs.‚Äù In my eyes the fashion industry is a fast-paced one where you have to get in, in a sense, the best way you know how. This might be your foot-in-the door.
If you are not so inclined to be at someone’s beck and call, I say start working on that entry-level fashion resume. Try looking for jobs in merchandising, boutiques, really any job that helps you showcase your creative and design talents. Be flexible as a lot of the opportunities I saw were not only diverse but international as well. Most international jobs were in London, but a lot of the major cities like New York and California were highlighted as well. You might even want to try an employment agency and let them know exactly what it is you are looking for. There are employment agencies out there that can aid in the search for that entry-level fashion job.
This is a competitive field so any way you can prove your strengths and dedication will serve you well. Entry-level fashion jobs might not be exactly what you had in mind at first, but remember, you are just trying to develop and strengthen your skills. As I see it the more diverse and well rounded your resume, the more marketable you will be. Once you have gained some experience you can set your sights on fashion career fairs. Lucky for all you fashion seekers I did find one that will be held in early October, you might want to mark your calendars for that event!
There are admissions requirements so remember to click on that link. For all you degree holders out there you need at least two to four years experience depending on what type of degree you hold. For everyone else you need six years of fashion experience. If you don’t fit into any of these categories and are still interested in fashion, no worries. Just click on some of the links below, follow some of the advice above and when the next fashion career fair comes around you will be ready. Maybe you will already have your fashion dream job by then anyway! So have fun, learn new things and find that entry-level fashion job!!
Job Shadow:
http://www.vault.com/nr/main_article_detail.jsp?article_id=21206&cat_id=0&ht_type=8
Resources:
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/articles/grads/personalAsst.asp
http://www.apparelsearch.com/Employment/LiveJobSites/Fashion_Jobs_Central.php
http://fashionjobscentral.com/
Fashion Career Fair:
http://www.stylecareers.com/internalad.asp#admission