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Fabulous Fashion, Buying, PR and Marketing Jobs of the Week.

Every Wednesday Fabulous Jobs will post some "fabulous jobs" of the week. These jobs are newly posted jobs in the fashion and retail industry.

Private Label Shoe Buyer, Victoria Secret Direct, NYC

Stylist, Nicole Miller, NYC

Buyer of Men's Belts, Ties and Underwear, Express, Columbus, OH

Product Manager, Home Textiles, Philadelphia, PA

PR/Marketing Manager, Premier Luxury Fashion Site, NYC

Want a Job in Fashion Merchandising? How You too Can Be a Superstar Like Tory Burch.

Tory Burch has it all...She has a fabulous company "Tory Burch", which has only been in business for four years and projected sales are around $200 million for this year. In addition, Tory Burch stores are popping up all over and are looking to go global! She has an impeccable eye for crisp, clean and classy apparel, shoes, bags and accessories. Before Tory became a fashion superstar, she had to start at the bottom and work her way up the ladder. She spent most of her pre-“Tory Burch” days working in PR for companies such as Harper’s Bazaar, Ralph Lauren and Vera Wang. My advice to you...take baby steps by getting jobs at great companies first and learn as much as possible before you leap!
*info courtesy of WWD and ToryBurch.com

Remember Op "Ocean Pacific"...it's Back!

Op was a huge “everybody has to have it” brand back in the day. Something happened to Op as the years went by, it died. Somehow Op went astray while other young & hip retailers such as, Abercrombie and Urban Outfitter’s flurished. Op has been in and out of many different retail chains ever since, but never really were able to make the line as successful as it once was. Now, Iconix Brand Group, owners of Op, is trying it once again. Iconix Brand Group is the powerhouse behind the brands Bongo, Joe Boxer, London Fog and Badgley Mischka. Iconix has launched a celebrity powered ad campaign including, singer Christina Milian, Demi Moore’s daughter Rumer Willis, former “Laguna Beach” star Kristin Cavallari and “That 70’s Show” star Wilmer Valderrama. The newly launched Op will be in Walmart stores everywhere.

If you are interested in a job in fashion merchandising, brand advertising, fashion marketing or public relations…check out http://www.iconixbrand.com/join_team.asp
*info from WWD

Score Your Dream Job with a Fashion Merchandising Internship!

Internships can be the most unsurpassed way to earn a job in fashion merchandising, advertising, marketing or public relations. Of course the best time to get an internship is while you are in college. If you miss the opportunity to receive an internship during college, there is no reason you shouldn’t still try to get an internship after college. An internship is basically a small footstep into the door of your dream career. If you have always wished to be in fashion merchandising for Ralph Lauren, then why not try and get an internship to work there first. The best way to find an internship is to visit the website of the company you desire to work for,see if they are hiring and if not how about contacting them to see if they are interested in taking a chance on you.

Check out these internship websites..
InternshipProgams.com
InternJobs.com
CollegeRecruiter.com

Is Hillary Clinton Wearing the Right Colors?

As a women candidate for the President of the United States, all eyes will be on Hillary Clinton when it comes to her fashion choices. Yes, it's true there are men candidates; however, voters are not as concerned about their attire compared to Hillary’s. We all know it isn’t too difficult to make a fashion faux pas with a navy or black suit, unless they should pair it with a neon green tie, right? Hillary has a much more difficult task on hand. She has to make the right choices (of course she has a team of experts to help), she, unlike the men, cannot wear a navy or black power suit everyday, because the public would view her as wearing the same outfit day after day. Hillary has to keep her attire fresh, maintain a sense of style and chose the correct colors based on each events magnitude. With that, none of us are in limelight quite like Hillary. However, we need to treat our clothing choices just as serious as she does. When it comes to a job interview colors such as, black, navy or taupe, are all great for a suit, just make sure to accent your suit with a more sharp and memorable color like pink, royal blue or green. Remember, a first impression is one of the most important elements to getting a perfect job!

Friday Fun Day! Fabulous Fashion Finds for Spring!

Notice a little bounce in your step today? Maybe it's because it's finally Friday and the weather is getting more beautiful everyday. Let's have some fun and do some shopping...look what Fabulous Jobs found today...Great deals too!

A Great Trench from Boden for those Spring Showers & Mother's Day Gifts!

Wow! A Super Cute Top from Macy's, Great w/ Jeans, a Great Skirt or even Your New Bermuda Shorts...

New Jessica Simpson Dadia Shoes!

Cheers to Friday!

Burberry & Louis Viutton Hire Great People!!

Designer labels are very important to many consumers. Think about all the well know and established brands such as, Louis Vuitton, Coach, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry. These brands have been a staple in the high-society scene for many years. However, without a tremendous staff of innovative designers these labels would not have been as successful throughout the years. Brands like these and many others are always looking to hire fresh, chic and savvy pioneers to keep their label and marketplace looking unique and original. If you are interested in entering into the design world, make sure your portfolio has beautiful, creative and most of all sellable pieces to share during your interview.

Yikes! I Graduated College and Don't Have a Job Yet!

After graduating college my biggest fear came true, I didn’t have my dream job with a six-figure salary lined up, and even worse, I didn’t even have a job. I really wasn’t even sure what I really wanted to do with my Business Marketing degree. I knew I loved advertising, consumer studies, products, marketing and of course shopping. I quickly learned it takes a while to find the perfect job. I also discovered many companies out there give the wrong impression to recent college graduates. Take note: If you are in a waiting room with 10 other potential candidates, being interviewed with others as a large group, or asked to write down names of your friends & family, this job is probably some sort of scam or marketing ploy. All professional interviews will be scheduled with the hiring manager and done on a one-on-one basis. They might interview more then one person in one day, but never as a collective group of candidates. The best way to avoid a possible hiring scam is to apply to established and well-known companies. Check out Fabulous Jobs Job Board, to see companies hiring in your area.

Average Salary for College Graduates 2008

According to the website SimplyHired.com the average starting salary for College Graduates for 2008 is $46,000. Of course the salary is varied depending on location, industry and experience.

Red Envelope....Out of Business?

Red Envelope, a online and catalog gift company, has filed for bankrupcy. The word on the street is the online retailer filed for bankrupcy on April 17 according to an SEC filing. The remaining assests will be sold off to another company. Check the website out every now and then, they might have some big sales soon!?

J.Crew is on Fuego!

J.Crew has become one of the most popular brands in the marketplace today. With the addition of their “Weddings & Party” Collections in the past few years, their children’s collection “Crew Cuts”, and most recently a luxurious luggage line has joined the J.Crew Collection. And on top of all of the wonderful new products they have added…they launched a new chain of stores under the name “Madewell”. J.Crew’s brainchild Madewell, is geared towards a slightly younger audience and still has the fashion forward quality as the J.Crew label. J.Crew Corporation’s vastly expanding products and new store developments have proven to be a profitable investment, their Quarter 4 performance resulted a 9% increase in top-line and & margin growth.*(*info from WWD)

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Great on Paper...Terrible in Person!!

A fabulous resume will help get your foot in the door to interview you for your dream job position; however, it would be such a tragedy if you were to arrive not looking as clean and sophisticated as your resume represents. Anybody can have a strong and professional resume, but it takes a unique person to arrive looking chic, refined and confident. For example, an exaggerated example nonetheless, look at Amy Winehouse, on paper she is a Grammy Award winning singer and song writer, she has sold millions of albums…But, have you seen her lately? She looks and acts like a total train wreck! Who would ever hire her if she were to represent their company? Now, I doubt you will ever arrive looking as dreadful as her, but take note of yourself before you leave for the big interview. First of all, make sure you have dressed appropriate for the position you are interviewing for, i.e. if you are interviewing for a Fashion Director position with a well known Magazine, make sure to dress with the latest trends on the market. You would show the interviewer you can represent the company in a classy and fashionable way. Second, practice you non-verbal communication skills; try not to cross your arms, smile, sit-up strait in your chair, and walk with your shoulders proud! Finally, be self-assured and take pride in your resume and your accomplishments, the interviewer will be please how positive you are about yourself.

Fabulous "Friday Finds"...Fashion and Beauty Great New Products

Yea! It is finally Friday! Let's take a break from our hectic week and have a little fun. Fabulous Jobs searched the web to find the latest and greatest fashion and beauty products to hit the market. Of course, all of the finds will be workplace acceptable!

DEliA*s Valerie Ruffle Top only $26.50 (Use code Dweaff and get free shipping on orders over $25)


Macy*s Tommy Hilfiger "Blaine" Flat...Great with a cute skirt or wide-leg pants


Happy Hour! Philosophy Senorita Margarita Hot Salt Scrub...Yummy!

*Win a ilm Active Hair Accessory Gift Bag!!

All new subscribers to Fabulous Jobs will have a chance to win a fabulous ilm Active hair accessory kit. (All entries must be received by May 1st) See all ilm active products on www.studioim.com

ilm Active is a new development from the makers of Goody Products, it is their new "high end" product line. Goody is a multi-million dollar company and a division of Newell Rubbermaid. Newell Rubbermaid is one of the largest consumer product companies in the U.S. They are behind products such as, Graco, Sharpie, Goody, Rubbermaid, Calphalon & more. Newell Rubbermaid is always looking for outstanding employees & are always hiring. Some samples of positions Newell Rubbermaid often hires for are Sales Account Managers, Marketing Managers, Brand Managers, Buyers, Marketing Communication Specialist & many more.

Dallas is Fastest Growing U.S. Metropolitan Region

Don't let the economy fool you...Dallas is still growing. According to the experts, Dallas is the fastest growing U.S. metropolitan region. In addition, Dallas has the most shopping and retail venues per capita than any other U.S. city (according to the City of Dallas)*. So, all of you interested in a fabulous career in beautiful Texas, make sure to check out the following companies in the Lone Star state. *Info from WWD.com

Texas Companies:
The Integer Group
Academy Sporting Goods Corporate Headquarters
Whole Foods Corporate Headquarters
Neiman Marcus Corporation
Radio Shack
Michaels Arts and Crafts
Continental Airlines
JcPenney's, Inc.
Southwest Airlines
Fossil
Davaco
The Men's Warehouse

Tuesday Trade Talk: TOPSHOP is Coming Stateside!

Good new for all of you London shoppers...TOPSHOP will be stateside soon! TOPSHOP is one of the best retail stores in the world, with a fabulous selection of clothing from the trendiest tops to most stylish shoes, bags & much more. TOPSHOP will be opening in Soho in NYC in October ’08. They are now hiring for positions such as, Men's Brand Manager, Assistant Brand Manager, HR Managers and more.

NEW YORK FLAGSHIP LAUNCH
478 BROADWAY, SOHO
OPENS FALL 2008
COME WORK WITH US

TOPSHOP and TOPMAN are the most innovative and dynamic brands on the British high street and are bringing their unique shopping experience to New York for their first international flagship store. They are looking for the best retail talent to open and run this exciting new venture and are now hiring for management roles. To find out more about the roles they are currently recruiting for, other vacancies, or to send your details, please click here.

Top 10 Jobs for 2008 College Graduates

Career Builder analyzed this information and data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the industries doing the most hiring and expecting the most job growth. Here are 10 of the best jobs for the graduating class of 2008:
1. Financial analyst Major: Business administrationMedian annual salary: $66,590*Projected job growth: 34 percentJobs created: 75,000
2. Computer systems analysts Major: Information sciences and systemsMedian annual salary: $69,760Projected job growth: 29 percentJobs created: 146,000
3. Computer systems software engineers Major: Computer scienceMedian annual salary: $85,370Projected job growth: 28 percentJobs created: 99,000
4. Accountants Major: AccountingMedian annual salary: $54,630Projected job growth: 18 percentJobs created: 226,000
5. Civil Engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $68,600Projected job growth: 18 percentJobs created: 46,000
6. Marketing managers Major: Advertising or journalismMedian annual salary: $98,720Projected job growth: 14 percentJobs created: 24,000
7. Financial managers Major: FinanceMedian annual salary: $90,970Projected job growth: 13 percentJobs created: 64,000
8. Chemical engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $78,860Projected job growth: 8 percentJobs created: 2,400
9. Electrical engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $75,930Projected job growth: 6 percentJobs created: 9,600
10. Mechanical engineers Major: EngineeringMedian annual salary: $69,850Projected job growth: 4 percentJobs created: 9,400
*Salary, job growth and job creation information is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Nathan Lippe is an expert in the post-college job search and oversees CBcampus.com, a site that helps college students and recent college graduates find internships, part-time jobs and after-graduation careers. He also assists college career centers across the country with their job search resources. *All information is from Career Builder

People's Revolution a PR firm made famous by Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port...from "The Hills"

"The Hills" on MTV is the most successful and watched show on MTV ever...With that, many of you who watch the show may have noticed Lauren Conrad (star of the show) and Whitney Port have now started working for a company called People's Revolution. People's Revolution is a full service Public Relations, Branding and Marketing Firm. Their main focus is Fashion & Lifestyle with a strong emphasis on celebrity branding...pretty cool, huh? Of course, most of us are not fortune enough to have MTV help us land an awesome job and make it nearly impossible for our potential employer to turn us down, because they would have the opportunity to be on Primetime TV and make their company a household name, right? The one thing we can take away from “The Hills” is how many opportunities are available to you in the fashion industry, whether it is through Magazines, Public Relations or Designing.

A Perfect Resume Gets Your Foot in the Door....But That is It!

While you work on your perfect resume to make your background shine, don't forget the most important part...your interview! The interview process can be nerve-wracking, but have no fear, you can be guaranteed your dream job if you nail your interview. Here are a few interviewing tips to land your fabulous career.

*Have complete confidence in yourself and your accomplishments

*Dress like you are already a complete success

*Practice makes perfect…go to a couple of interview with companies you do not have too much interest in working for, this will help perfect your skills

*Ask the interviewer some questions about their background, find some interest you have in common, i.e. love skiing, traveling, same sorority

The most important thing to remember is the interviewer is looking for an employee they are able to make a connection with. Show the interviewer you can not only be a potential friend but also, a trusted employee.

Tuesday Trade Talk

Banana Republic is going up! Banana Republic has just announce they are opening a signature upscale store with their monogram BR line, with a price reflecting the upscale side, 30 to 40% higher then their basic Banana Republic stores. They are trying to directly compete with the ever expensive new consumer, who also are know for shopping in Nordstrom’s Saavy department, J.Crew’s new store J.Crew Collection, and the many upscale boutiques. Wow, remember when you used to buy a safari t-shirt from Banana Republic …they have sure changed!

With Banana Republic open new concept shops, keep your eyes out for new positions opening up!

TGIF "Friday Finds"!

As a toast to Friday...Fabulous Jobs will be posting the latest and greatest items that are new to the market or just a hot buy one cannot live without, every Friday. Here are this weeks Fabulous items...
Brighten you Face with "That Gal" Foundation Primer

The best invention yet...A Clear Lipliner!

Time to "Spring Clean" your work wardrobe

It's time to pack up your black and brown winter clothes and bring out your bright spring colored clothes! Freshening up your work wardrobe will not only make you feel good, but also let others take notice of your fabulous fashion sense. Below are some great finds for your spiffy new spring wardrobe.

White Wide-Leg Jeans (Great for Friday's)


Perfert Little Trench Coat


Super Chic Bag