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Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and Apparel Merchandising

by: Hillery, Julie L.; Paulins, V. Ann

Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and Apparel Merchandising

by: Hillery, Julie L.; Paulins, V. Ann

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1563673576
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/17/2005
Publisher: Fairchild Books
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Summary

This book and CD-ROM combination is designed to provide students and aspiring professionals with realistic information about careers in the retailing and apparel merchandising industry. With its focus on preparing students for careers in their chosen field, Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and Apparel Merchandising will help students explore their options, develop portfolios and resumes, prepare for job interviews, complete internships and negotiate the transition from student to professional.

Preface

Careers in Retailing and Apparel Merchandising

(38)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction to the Retailing Industry

(1)

Is This a Career for You?

(2)

What's In a Job?

(31)

Sales

(3)

Retail Management

(12)

Buying Office

(3)

Design and Product Development

(5)

Promotion

(8)

Getting Started

(1)

Projects

(1)

Questions for Discussion

(1)

Electronic Activities

(1)

References

(1)

Preparing to Become a Professional

(24)

Objectives

(1)

Developing a Professional Profile

(4)

Body of Knowledge

(1)

Value for Lifelong Learning

(1)

Commitment to the Company and the Industry

(1)

Personal Contribution to the Field

(1)

Career Advancement

(1)

Qualities for Success

(13)

Analytical Skills

(1)

Assertiveness

(1)

Willingness to Accept Challenges

(1)

Communication

(1)

Creativity

(1)

Ethics

(1)

Flexibility

(1)

Initiative

(1)

Leadership

(1)

Loyalty

(1)

Negotiation

(1)

Organization

(1)

Physical and Emotional Fitness

(1)

Planning and Execution

(1)

Willingness to Relocate

(1)

Selling Ability

(1)

Problem-Solving Ability

(1)

Ability to Work with People from Diverse Populations

(1)

Ability to Work Under Pressure

(1)

Making the Most of the Qualities You Possess

(1)

Setting Goals for Yourself

(3)

Short-Term versus Long-Term Goals

(1)

Personal versus Professional Goals

(1)

Projects

(1)

Questions For Discussion

(1)

Electronic Activities

(1)

References

(1)

Developing Your Professional Portfolio

(20)

Objectives

(1)

The Professional Portfolio

(6)

Why Create a Portfolio?

(1)

Types of Portfolios

(4)

Organization and Presentation of the Portfolio

(9)

Format of the Portfolio

(1)

Contents of the Portfolio

(8)

On-Line and Electronic Portfolios

(1)

Copyrighting Your Portfolio

(3)

Projects

(1)

Questions For Discussion

(1)

Electronic Activities

(1)

References

(1)

The Job Search

(24)

Objectives

(1)

Identifying Resources for Finding a Job

(10)

College Placement Offices

(1)

Employment Fairs

(1)

Professors

(1)

Professional and Student Associations

(2)

Internships

(1)

The Internet

(1)

Newspapers and Trade Publications

(1)

Other Contacts (Your Personal Network)

(2)

What to do if You Can't Find a Job

(8)

Interview As Much As Possible

(1)

Assess Your Job Search Efforts

(2)

Use a Temporary Employment Agency

(1)

Volunteer

(1)

Take a Job in the Service Industry

(1)

Consider Relocating to a Different Area

(3)

Projects

101

(2)

Questions For Discussion

103

(2)

Electronic Activities

105

(1)

References

105

(2)

Resumes and Cover Letters

107

(28)

Objectives

107

(1)

Resumes

108

(10)

Format of Resumes

108

(1)

Components of a Chronological Resume

109

(9)

Cover Letters

118

(12)

General Format

118

(4)

Contents and Components

122

(4)

General Letter-Writing Tips

126

(4)

Projects

130

(2)

Questions For Discussion

132

(1)

Electronic Activities

133

(1)

References

133

(2)

Interviewing

135

(34)

Objectives

135

(1)

Establishing Verbal Contact

136

(5)

Telephone Etiquette

137

(3)

Scheduling an Interview

140

(1)

Preparing For the Interview

141

(19)

Interview Tests

144

(1)

Your Interview Wardrobe

144

(2)

Behavior in the Interview

146

(1)

Responding to Interview Questions

146

(2)

Appropriate Interview Questions

148

(1)

Duration of the Interview

149

(4)

Honesty in the Interview

153

(5)

Asking Questions of the Interviewer

158

(2)

Evaluating the Interview

160

(1)

Following Up After the Interview

160

(4)

Projects

164

(1)

Questions For Discussion

165

(1)

Electronic Activities

166

(1)

References

166

(3)

Work Experiences and Internships

169

(32)

Objectives

169

(1)

Understanding the Value of Work Experiences

170

(6)

How to Identify Appropriate Internships and Work Experiences

176

(3)

Compensation for Work Experiences and Internships

179

(2)

Value of the Experience

179

(1)

Type and Duration of Experience

179

(1)

Your Expenses

180

(1)

Your Contribution to the Company

180

(1)

Competition Level

181

(1)

Your Goals

181

(1)

Gathering Information

181

(3)

Making the Most of Your Contacts

183

(1)

Keeping in Touch with Your Contacts

183

(1)

Identify a Career Mentor

184

(2)

Coordinating Your Goals With the Job Requirements

186

(1)

Making the Most of an Internship or Work Experience

187

(2)

Evaluating Your Work Experiences

189

(9)

Keep a Journal

189

(6)

Ask Your Supervisor for Feedback

195

(1)

Identify the Strengths and Weaknesses of Your Work Experience Site

195

(3)

Projects

198

(1)

Questions For Discussion

199

(1)

Electronic Activities

200

(1)

Reference

200

(1)

Professional Ethics

201

(30)

Objectives

201

(1)

The Importance of Ethics in Business

201

(3)

Defining the Boundaries of Ethical Dilemmas

204

(2)

The Role of Personal Values in Ethical Judgments

206

(1)

Approaches to Ethics

207

(3)

Using Case Studies to Resolve Ethical Dilemmas

209

(1)

The Decision-Making Process

210

(1)

Factors That Contribute to Ethical Dilemmas

210

(5)

The Profit-Ethics Dilemma

211

(2)

Ethics and the Role of Power

213

(2)

Ethics For Interviews

215

(1)

The Relationship Between Ethics and Etiquette

216

(1)

Exploring Your Ethical Construct

216

(10)

Developing a Code of Ethics

217

(9)

Projects

226

(1)

Questions For Discussion

226

(2)

Electronic Activities

228

(1)

References

228

(3)

Your First Job and Beyond

231

(30)

Objectives

231

(1)

The Job Offer

231

(10)

Evaluating an Offer

232

(1)

Negotiating an Offer

233

(3)

Multiple Job Offers

236

(1)

Accepting an Offer

237

(2)

Rejecting an Offer

239

(2)

Your First Job

241

(16)

What to Expect Your First Day on the Job

241

(1)

How to Succeed in the First Few Weeks

242

(7)

What If You Don't Like the Job?

249

(3)

Exploring Opportunities Beyond Your First Job

252

(1)

Should You Stay or Should You Go?

252

(2)

Looking for Another Job While You Are Still Employed

254

(1)

Resigning from Your Job

255

(2)

Projects

257

(1)

Questions For Discussion

258

(1)

Electronic Activities

259

(1)

References

259

(2)

Index

261

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Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and Apparel Merchandising

Careers! Professional Development for Retailing and Apparel Merchandising

9781563673573

1563673576

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