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

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.