Title: Identify fashion-industry-specific resources for finding employment.
Course: Fashion Careers II (19201-II) > Section: Seeking Employment in the Fashion Industry

Identification may consist of compiling an annotated list of

- websites
- trade publications
- industry trade shows
- referrals
- prominent firms
- personal contacts in the fashion industry.

Process/Skill Questions

Thinking

- What is networking? What role can it play in the job search process?
- What criteria should be used to evaluate the effectiveness of a network contact?
- What can be learned from a job search?
- What ethical issues may arise during a job search?

Communication

- What communication skills are needed for locating and using employment resources?
- How can reading trade journals benefit the job searcher?

Leadership

- What skills are needed for networking? How are those skills similar to or different from the skills needed for successful employment?
- How can industry leaders become effective network contacts for others in the field who are seeking employment?

Management

- What sources are available for researching fashion industry jobs and qualifications?