Overview
The book is an excellent resource for students in identifying the range of positions they can have in the fashion industry. Interviews with professionals are included to aid students in decision making about careers choices. - Lori Faulkner, Ferris State University, USA Learn what to expect on the job, required education and training, and the relationship of the role to the fashion industry as a whole. Among the more than 75 role descriptions are four new roles for Sustainability Officer, Transparency Officer, Data Analyst, and Reference Librarian. More than 175 images show you recent developments affecting the industry sectors and career opportunities. Case studies, Social media Strikes features, chapter summaries, key terms, online resources, discussion questions, and a glossary will help you identify which careers match your aptitudes, skill sets, and interests. New to this Edition * In-depth job descriptions for a wider range of careers expanded to include Technical Designer, Brand Marketing Manager, and Spreader and Cutter, among others * New sections on recycling and sustainability, trends in brand marketing, and portfolio development and presentation * Fully updated online resources throughout the book * Updated Case Studies in Career Exploration boxes showcase profiles of companies, interviews with individuals, industry scenarios, and insider tips * Updated Appendices include sample resumes and career positions sorted by career areas, with Web links to salary and benefit information The Fashion Industry and Its Careers STUDIO Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips Review concepts with flashcards of essential vocabulary
Full Product Details
Author: Michele M. Granger (Independent Scholar, USA) ,
Sheryl A. Farnan (Metropolitan Community College-Longview Campus, USA)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint: Fairchild Books
Edition: 4th edition
Weight: 0.758kg
ISBN: 9781501339004
ISBN 10: 1501339001
Publication Date: 02 April 2020
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Mixed media product
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
The book is an excellent resource for students in identifying the range of positions they can have in the fashion industry. Interviews with professionals are included to aid students in decision making about career choices. -- Lori Faulkner, Ferris State University, US
Author Information
Michele M. Granger is an independent scholar and a former professor at Missouri State University. Sheryl A. Farnan is Professor at Metropolitan Community College, USA, where she teaches merchandising, business and marketing courses.
