The Career World

So, you are graduating soon...and you do not have a job lined up...and you are not quite ready for the big ole’ career world. No Problem! There are so many jobs where you can still enjoy a career without being tied down to an 8 to 5 job. What about working in the cruise ship industry? You can work for the cruise line Princess Cruises, where you can either work shipboard or on land. While working for Princess you can enjoy many perks, like traveling to fabulous islands or receiving discounts on cruise packages. Another option is working for a manufacture in product development and merchandising, where you can travel the country introducing new products to the masses. Or work in product design and management, in this career path you will work with and travel to foreign countries to ensure products are being developed correctly. It is amazing how many different career options are available when you do some research.

Fabulous Job's in your city

If you have always dreamed of being in fashion, but are not ready to take on L.A. or N.Y.C...do not worry...there are many manufacturers and retail chains headquartered throughout the United States. Do you live in Kansas? Lee Jean's, Payless Shoes, Coleman and Hallmark Cards are all headquartered in Kansas. How about Texas? Neiman Marcus, Whole Foods, Academy Sporting Goods and JCPenney's are in Texas. Make sure to check out all of the fabulous companies hiring across the country in Fab's Job Board in the Job Resource Center.

Star Power Apparel

Avril Lavigne is yet another star cashing in on the apparel industry. She is partnering up with Kohl's to sell junior fashion apparel with her name on the tags. She is one of many stars who have put their mark on the retail world. Some of the most successful products have been from Sarah Jessica Parker, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Hillary Duff & Jessica Simpson. The mega-retailer, Target, has proven to be extremely successful when they started partnering with many different well-known designers, including, Isaac Mizrahi, Cynthia Rowley and most recently Dwell Studios.

Check out Jessica Simpson's latest swimsuit fashions....not bad!!!

The Fashion World

Have you ever dreamed about a career in the fabulous fashion world? There are so many avenues you can take to enter the fashion industry. Some of the job positions available are Designer, Stylist, Merchandiser, Buyer, Account Manager, Product Manager or Marketing Associate. With new designer labels and boutiques premiering at an alarming rate, the result is more job openings then ever before. If you are starting fresh from a different career or are just graduating College, here are a couple of tips, which should help you land your dream fashion job.

1. Get a part-time job or internship in the career field of your choice. (Work in a local boutique, where you can get a feel for a variety of positions, buying, merchandising, advertising & styling)

2. Take non-degree classes offered at local College’s/University’s or online. (The Art Institute of Fashion & Design offers many different class options)

3. Be a risk taker…If you have always dreamed of working for a luxury fashion label, why not call and ask if you could shadow one of their decision-making employees for a day. Most likely, they will understand, because they to had to start from somewhere.

Make sure to check out the fabulousjobs Job Board tab...The job opportunities available are unbelievable.