The Ins and Outs of the Fashion Industry-From a Fashion Insider

About the Book

If you're interested in breaking into the exciting world of fashion, The Ins and Outs of the Fashion Industry-From a Fashion Insider will show you how. With over ten years of experience in the fashion industry, author Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo divulges the secrets to achieving success in this competitive business.

This book reveals the intricate world of fashion step-by-step. In each section, Brunson-Sarrabo shares invaluable tips from her personal experiences. Topics covered include:

• Interview techniques
• Industry resumes (with examples)
• Education and skills needed to land a job
• Office politics
• Pros and cons of working in the industry
• How to differentiate between friends and coworkers in the workplace
• Networking

From finding a job to keeping it, this guide will show you how to navigate through the peaks and valleys of the industry. Of special interest are a detailed description of New York's Garment District, and a chart that breaks down the positions, responsibilities, skills, and experience necessary to succeed in the fashion industry.

The Ins and Outs of the Fashion Industry-From a Fashion Insider is an invaluable resource for those seeking a career in the fashion industry, or for those who simply want an inside look at this compelling business.

About the Author

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Yolanda Brunson-Sarrabo has worked at various levels of the fashion industry. Along with writing The Ins and Outs of the Fashion Industry?From a Fashion Insider she also co-writes a popular monthly newsletter The Laundry Source. Yolanda?s entrepreneurial spirit has led her to form Spitfir Productions. She is currently working on a second novel based on the epidemic of AIDS in the Black community, and lives in Brooklyn with her husband.