How to Write a Resume for a Job in the Fashion Industry
Whether you hope to work as a fashion stylist, photographer, buyer or model, a well crafted and expertly presented resume can open doors in the fashion industry. Often, this single item can mean the difference between landing an interview and not hearing a word from a potential employer.
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Consider the type of position you're looking for within the fashion industry, whether it's fashion buying, retail sales, modeling, photography or interior design. Tailor your resume to that specific goal.
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List all the information you would like to put on your resume, emphasizing elements relevant to the fashion industry job you want. Especially helpful are mentions of any fashion or related organizations of which you are a member, such as the American Apparel and Footwear Association or Professional Women Photographers. Also important is information regarding any degree you've earned or courses you've taken at a fashion or design school; these show potential employers your passion and knowledge of the fashion industry.
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Include a work portfolio along with your resume if a potential employer requests one. Gather any photographs you've taken of fashion shoots, your latest fashion collection or the results of a fashion shoot you styled. If you design clothing or other pieces, bring in a sample of your best work. The portfolio should be bound in a professional way that showcases your eye for aesthetics.
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Type a rough draft of your resume, using online resume templates as a reference if needed (see "Resources"). State your objective, which tells the reader about the position you seek and your long-term fashion career goals. Include your education and fashion-related work experience in chronological order, beginning with the most recent.
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Make your resume easy to read by using a 12-point font size, headings and concise, bulleted sentences to describe your accomplishments. Bold these headings and italicize where necessary to draw the reader's attention. If you're applying for editorial work at a magazine, a well formatted and organized resume shows your ability to create a clean, polished, printed page.
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Take a break from writing, then proofread your resume thoroughly. Reread the resume once or twice more to check for any other errors.
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Have a friend, relative, or colleague proofread your resume, and ask for feedback. If you have connections in the fashion industry, their suggestions can be very valuable in polishing your resume and helping you land a job.
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Save your resume on your computer as well as on a hard disk before printing out copies on resume printing paper (see "Resources"), which looks more professional than standard printer paper.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep your resume to one page, including any additional relevant details in your cover letter. Use strong action verbs such as "developed", "produced" and "managed" to describe job experiences.
Never embellish or lie on your resume.
