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Lots of creative and artistic people, like you, are struggling to make a living with their talents nowadays. You may give up the hope and see a 9-5 job is the light at the end of the tunnel. Or you might say, even in this economic downturn, money doesn’t interest you. It's about the acknowledgment of your skills and works which gives you satisfaction and happiness.

But for many ages creative's and artists are looking for one answer: how to get acknowledgment of your creative or artistic work and

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StyleCareers.com LA FashionCareerFair

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Fashion Designers

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It's the week of you-know-what in the UK, with the hype building up for the Royal Wedding fashion designers

everywhere will be glued to the screen to see Kate Middleton's dress in particular. The Royal Wedding will reach millions via the internet and television, and the focus for many spectators will be the bride's dress.

 

For those with an interest in a career in fashion design, Middleton's dress will be of particular interest and could well go on to define a decade of wedding dress design. The e

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What the 2011 UK Budget Means For Fashion Jobs

It's been a few weeks since the budget was announced for the UK, but I thought I'd do a quick blog post on how the fashion and retail industry might be affected. The budget will hopefully make retailer's lives easier when it comes to employing people, with many enterprise zones being set up throughout the UK with the intention of encouraging growth in the jobs market.

 

For those looking for fashion jobs this can only be good news, as new initiatives are underway for training programmes designed t

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Purchasing Jobs

Many jobs in fashion require degrees, but equally some don't, and so many people are put off applying for jobs by the belief that they don't have what they need to get it. One area of the fashion retail industry where this is true is purchasing jobs. Purchasers, or buyers as they're also known, are required to travel a lot as much of their work will be influenced by trends that are occurring abroad. This means that dedication is high on the list of traits needed to be a fashion buyer, and person

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StyleCareers.com NY FashionCareerFair

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StyleCareers.com is hosting a career fair for fashion industry professionals at the 7 West New York in the fashion district on Wednesday, April 6th from 2pm to 7pm.

Recruiters will be looking for fashion industry professionals with backgrounds in: Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Graphics, Textiles and Corporate Retail.

This is the only fashion-specific career fair of the season. If you are in the market for a job, don't miss this one-day-only event!

Admission is $10 at the door (cash only)

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StyleCareers.com is hosting a career fair for fashion industry professionals at the 7 West New York in the fashion district on Wednesday, April 6th from 2pm to 7pm.

Recruiters will be looking for fashion industry professionals with backgrounds in: Apparel, Accessories, Footwear, Graphics, Textiles and Corporate Retail.

This is the only fashion-specific career fair of the season. If you are in the market for a job, don't miss this one-day-only event!

Admission is $10 at the door (cash only)


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A unique opportunity comes in the way of design houses , export units , architects and apparel brands to recruit staff from India's best known design institution -JD Institute of Fashion Technology

JD Institute of Fashion Technology announces Campus Recruitment for Fashion Designers , Illustrators and Interior Designers at their Hudson Lines campus. This unique opportunity comes in the way of design houses , export units , architects and apparel brands to recruit staff from India's best known des
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Fashion Jobs Career Advice

Applying for fashion jobs can be an arduous task. CVs take a long time to get right, but perhaps more important to your chances of getting an interview is your covering letter. Covering letters are the first thing a prospective employer will read, and with them you get the opportunity to describe in more detail why you're perfect for the job, and elaborate on your strengths more so than in your CV. So, how should covering letters look? RetailChoice.com offers a guide to writing them...

 

 First of

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Fashion Purchasing Jobs

I've taken a look at some other fashion jobs to see what they entail, particularly looking at the more commercial roles available for anyone aspiring to make a career for themselves in fashion retail. Purchasing jobs are crucial in all industries, and the fashion retail industry is no different. For those looking to forge a retail career purchasing jobs provide a great way in for those whose strengths are primarily commercial. Retail purchasers must be on p of consumer trends though, and have an

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Is 'Dressing to Impress' really the answer?




Looking for fashion jobs is pretty tough given how many people want to go into the industry, and knowing where to start when there are so many job types available is challenging. I’ve been looking at different recruitment sites, blogs and talking to friends about how to get in to fashion and the advice is varied, making it hard to know if there are any fundamental methods for getting a fashion job. In short, I don’t think there are many other than being passionate about what you do, but also bei

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Working in Fashion - Sales



Despite the large array of glamorous and more creative jobs in fashion and retail, there are a lot of very fulfilling roles in the more commercial elements of the fashion industry. Some of these might provide a way in for those who want to embark on a fashion or retail career but don't necessarily have a background in fashion. One such route is sales, as sales skills are essential in any industry, even more so since the recession made the market place that little bit more competitive. From accou
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PinkyShears.com Polling Results.
Here's the results of a poll I took of people in the fashion business.

As a fashion designer, do you prefer working FREELANCE or FULL-TIME?

FREELANCE (48%, 26 Votes)
FULL-TIME (30%, 16 Votes)
TAKE WHAT I CAN GET. (22%, 12 Votes)

Let me know what you prefer at PinkyShears.com.


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