how to land a fashion buying / merchandising job 👜 my path + advice | PART 2
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- Sharing my tips and advice for those looking to land a job in fashion buying/merchandising. I also share my own career path and how my activities and experiences (especially those throughout college) have helped me. Next segments will be focusing on the resume and interview - coming soon. Please subscribe for more videos on NYC, fashion, art, and more!
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I’m literally in tears im truly touched that you care enough to use your platform to speak up for social justice and racial equality. A thousand times T H A N K Y O U!!
this is just a tiny bit that one could do to show support! no need to thank me at all, will always stand up as an ally!
Thank you for reminding those of the BLM! Respect ✊🏾
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Excellent video! I love that you’re hitting on all the important stuff, & you’re not making the vid all about “you” & actually giving helpful advice!
It’s encouraging to know that you don’t have to had majored in Fashion Merchandising to to start a career in this industry, (as I thought so).
I do, however; at the very least have a Bachelors degree
glad you found it helpful! I didn’t have many resources/people to turn to for advice, so I wanted to share! if you have a bachelors degree you are well on your way there :)
I have an interview for an assistant buying position this Friday! These videos were so helpful ❤️ also, the intro was incredibly classy & empathetic
ah good luck! thank you for watching!
This was very informative. I majored in fashion merchandising but went the store management route and have tried to apply to entry level merchandising/buying jobs, but however I keep getting told that because I didn’t do my internship in buying that I’m not qualified. Seeing that you’ve came from a different background is actually inspiring.
it’s definitely still possible to move into buying - store experience can be valuable as you’re able to deeply understand the customer more! i know some people who moved into buying from stores. the job climate isn’t great right now, but hopefully it will get better soon
Literally 3 minutes in and I’m so grateful I found your channel. I’m starting to look into schools and majors and I currently have the same exact thought process that you were explaining you had in high school...fashion, art, everything lol. Definitely subscribing🥰🥰
ah thank you so much! ☺️ def will post more on fashion so lmk if you have questions! 🤗
Thank you SO much for posting and also for addressing what needs to be addressed
thank YOU for watching!
Amazing video! I wish I had someone like you explaining all the details of this career back in my college years when I was choosing which field to follow. But definitely It will help me know with changing careers.
Trying to switch from a different industry to fashion and this made for a very good listening. Thanks for the video!!
this video was so helpful thank you so much 💕 makes me feel much more confident going into my first year of college
So happy to hear that it was helpful! Good luck on your first year :)
I appreciate you putting in the time in your video to stand for the black community much love and thanks for the information 😌
Thank you for the way you started this video!!
Of course! It was honestly the least I could do
Thank you so much for using your platform to speak up! I really admire that you weren’t afraid to do so! I’m currently a Junior in hopes to land an internship for Merchandising/Buying
Omg wait I heard Rutgers! I go to Montclair State
Thank you so much for explaining everything, this is what I've been looking into for uni although I was never given much advice so I'm taking a gap year trying to decide what to do. This is so useful!
happy to hear it was helpful! I'll be making more videos on topics like resumes and interviews since those are also really important parts recruiters look at - so stay tuned! :)
Hi Patricia! Thank you so much for these videos. I am actually considering switching careers and was contemplating on buying. This was so helpful! Can't wait for part three :)
thank you for watching! I think I'll make this sort of into a career series, so if you ever have any specific topics I should cover let me know! I'll focus on interviews next which should be out in a few weeks!
sooo helpful! the balance of sharing personal experience with professional tips is TEA
thank for being such a loyal viewer 😍
Thank you for sharing your experience. You are very pleasant and interesting to listen to, and you have a beautiful smile. I enjoyed watching both videos. Thank you!!!
Here I am as a supply chain major, I was doing some research on potential jobs and the fashion industry sounds really interesting
That was so helpful ! So lucky that i’ve found your channel
Omg a Rutgers alum! I am a junior supply chain major. And I wanted to use that to go into fashion. As a first generation, I was unsure how to do that and what scm internships to choose that would transfer over. This video was so helpful!
i have 9 years suit retaile experience but zero fashion buying experience, but was offered a job full-time on the sales floor (high end suiting) with a 20 month training program where the company will train me over 20 months and get me to pop out of the showroom once a week to learn buying with the head office team. They even said i could go to Italy and Spain since the suit fabrics are all sourced from those regions.
I dont have a bachelors, never studied. I only sold suits. Do you think 20 months is enough for me to learn the basics of buying?
I am super nervous, but excited. Glad i found this video
Thank you so much for your invaluable wisdom & insight.
You are amazing and inspiring... keep up the good work!
Really enjoyed your video, it’s so helpful and inspiring🥰
This is very helpful thank you so so much!! I love your videos! ❤️
thanks so much for watching! glad I can be helpful :)
So helpful!! could not wait for this video! Would love some resume tips if you could please x
Yay glad it helped! Yes will definitely review resumes soon!
My fear is that I might be overqualified, because I went from years of fashion retail, have a bachelors, then switched to tech, but my passion has always been fashion and I want to relocated and don't even mind taking a junior role to break back into the industry. So I''m trying to tailor my experience on my resume. Wish me luck lol
This was really helpful...thanks bb❤️
can you pleaseee tell us more about the salary expectation and career prospect in fashion and buying ? and are you comfortable with how much you are getting paid?
hi! I would recommend searching Glassdoor for salary estimates based on your city (for example in NY you would be getting paid more than other cities in America) I’m comfortable where it covers my cost of living, but of course I’m not making as much as I did when I worked in consulting where I had a lot more savings. I have a few videos lined up on resumes and interviews, I’ll try to elaborate on these topics where it’s fitting
Great video. Can't thank you enough! 🤩
OOOO YESSS ♥️
I’m a business major working in consulting rn! And want to move to buying. But it’s true the pay is half of my current 🤦🏻♀️. It’s quite difficult to switch since there is so much competition with relevant experience.
As you mentioned the intern pay scale is not so good in fashion buying . But how much salary can one expect as an assistant buyer ? Also does it go up ?
Is math an important factor? I'm good at it but not the best and if it is hard math, I may have to revaluate what I want to do with this career
math is important for buying - it doesn't get SUPER complicated because you can always learn the skills on the job, but you must be comfortable working with a lot of numbers!
Thank you for this video! I am looking at an internship and feel intimidated by the numbers/math portion of things. Any words of wisdom or advice on how to feel confident in this. I've been trying to study but want to study the right things. Thanks!
Super helpful! Thank you:)))))
happy to help :)
Thank you so so much!! I‘m not very good in math but I can work with numbers, the last year of highschool was just a bit too abstract for me in mathematics, my question is, do I still have a chance to work in this industry?
Hey, thank you so much for this video! I'm really want to get into buying, I think I would be great at the role but I'm worried if I get into this career and I end up hating it 5 years down the line that I would have to be stuck with it! Please help, any information will help me out so much. Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Hi! I recommend you trying an internship first before a full time position if possible, so you can test out the job without being committed to it for years!
Hi! I am a high school senior and I’m going to Cornell next year and majoring in fashion design management (which means I’d be taking a lot of business and fashion courses)! I want to get into the career that you are in and was wondering if my major would help me out in getting to where you are. I definitely want to get into internships and everything, but I definitely want your input to see if my major would help me get into your field career wise!
Hi! I think that's a great combo of courses and they'll be helpful for sure - plus it's even better that you'll have access to Cornell's business courses! I wouldn't worry, I think you're perfectly on track, just work hard in school and you'll be fine :)
pattycore thank you so much!
question: i majored in business & organizational psych and i’m now doing my master’s in strategic communication - do you think there’s still a chance to break into the buying industry? i’m good with numbers and i am passionate about fashion, but neither of my studies have a specific focus on fashion/supply chains, etc.
do you have any past work experiences that are generally business related? as long as you have experience on your resume, it'll still be possible. you just need to make sure you highlight the skills important for buying on your resume clearly
I busted graduated from LIM College in midtown with a bachelors degree in fashion merchandising and my school required 3 internships being 1 retail and 2 corporate. I had my corporate internships in merchandising and marketing at a non-profit organization. Now that I graduated I don't know if I want to apply for an assistant buying job or a merchandising assistant. I know they are very similar but I do not know if I want to focus more on buying or not. Any advice?
Hi! These are very similar paths. I’ve personally seen that positions under merchandising can be a bit more operational than buying (merchandising is a broader term, encompassing processes like getting items up on the website, maintaining samples) where buying is mainly focusing on the actual step of writing and sending orders (but buying assistants also have other responsibilities as well and companies use them interchangeably). There are plenty of different departments you can try if you don’t enjoy buying/merchandising such as marketing, sales (you can look into the wholesale/account executive side where you’re representing the brand). It’s a tough job market right now so I’d say keep an open mind and use the interview process as a way to learn about new positions.
I love your videos please do a make up routine you’re beautiful
thank you so much! I'm not that confident in my make up skills hahah but maybe someday!
I’m a high school student. I wanna do sth related to fashion but I can’t draw or sketch. So was wondering does going to in for fashion merchandising degree , Is it a must to take business in foundation ?
I really love ur vid ❤️
hi thank you :) you don't need to draw for merchandising! all the work is done on the computer - mostly powerpoints and excel! business is like the majority of people in the field, but it's not a requirement people have had other majors before!
Can u tell? Wether fashion buyer makes good money??? Does merchandising earns more or buyer?? How much do u earn...
Hi patty, which maths do I need for FBuying? thanks for your advice :)
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do u think it’s better to have a broader degree in like business for more options and like ‘security’ or fashion merchandising for the specification and like In on the industry?
if you're 100% set on fashion, going to a fashion school/program helps because you will have more exposure and connections to fashion companies. if you have any thought of entering other fields, business would be better since it's applicable to everything!
What if im not good at maths?
Heyy thanks for thus amazing video.. I’m currently 13 hahah and I’m super interested in buying in the fashion industry but I’m not very good with numbers or math so is it possible for me to still be suitable for this job? thanksss again 💘
Can I get a job in fashion buying and merchandising with a business management degree?
yes! A lot of people in this field have general business degrees
Hey patty. How much do assistant buyers get paid in a week ? I want to become a buyer cause it seems fun
if i’m an accounting major does that count as a business major that would help me get to a buyer job? sorry if it’s a stupid question, i’m not sure if my business major should be in like marketing or finance
accounting definitely counts as business! the most common business majors are supply chain, international business, marketing, and finance, but accounting still counts as a business major too!
Hello. I am from India. I have recently finished my Post graduation in MBA (Business Consulting) from Australia. The only reason I chose a foreign country is that I can find something related to fashion, because in India there aren’t much opportunities.
My dream and passion are to be working for luxury fashion brands. Fashion buyer is my first priority as a career choice. I didn’t even know that fashion internships existed while I studying. It was my mistake that I did not do my research properly. But now that I am seeing so many videos on fashion buying everyone says internships are the first step. But I am stuck in India right now. I want to go back to Australia and look for internships and join brands there. So, do you suggest me anything about I can do right now from home. And also, as u mentioned earlier I am very average with math. So, in the interview of a fashion buyer, will they ask math related questions?
check if any fashion companies are hiring remote interns - even if it's not buying, if it's a fashion company the experience will help! you can also try taking online courses from fashion schools. they will run a retail math assessment, but it is very basic and they give you a lot of the formulas to use
pattycore thank you so much!
Is it impt to be good at math,?? In order to do fashion buyer n merchandising
hi do you think marketing or accounting would be a better fit to go in this direction?
either will work because they both give a good business foundation but I would choose marketing as it pertains more closely to sales!
I would love to be a fashion buyer but I really don’t know how much they get paid. Do they get paid like 40,000-60,000 a year 80,000-100,000 or year or less then both? Ty!
it really depends on the company and on what level you're at! check glassdoor for specific companies in mind!
So, I’m not good with numbers and it’s hard to find a Fashion Buying or Merchandising course in my country but I really love fashion and I’m trying to find a path in the fashion industry. Do you think that Fashion Business course can help me?
hi! so I will be honest with fashion buying/merchandising you should be comfortable working with numbers. if you want to take this route you should definitely try out some business courses first! there are also other paths in fashion like marketing, PR, design, that doesn’t work as much with numbers so you can consider those as well! best thing to do is take on different internship opportunities to see what you like best
@@pattycore Thank you, I'll definitely do more researchers and work with what I got 😊
How good should your math be to be a fashion buyer? I don't know how math works in high school in america, but I took the easier math in high school that is more practical, rather than the more difficult one that had to do with trigonometry and all that stuff😅😅
hi! honestly high school math level won't matter as much, as long as you take something related to math in college/undergrad! most buying jobs look for college degrees, classes i recommend are basic financial business or statistics - you just need to be comfortable with basic math, nothing crazy!
Due to everything that’s happening because of covid would it be bad to major in fashion?
depends what you’re trying to do! if you’re interested in the business side, it’ll be safer to get a general business degree. if you want a more creative position like design it may be a bit more difficult right now, but if you’re truly passionate in it you can still go for it
I know you said in fashion you don’t earn much but like how much are you taking about?
For entry level positions in buying I’ve seen a range of around 40-60k here in NY, definitely depends on the firm
i was just wondering if it's possible to get buyer positions in other countries?
yes! I don’t have experience applying for jobs in other countries because i’ve only worked in the US, but there are other fashion retailers that are based internationally
@@pattycore ok great, thank you so much ! this video was really helpful btw :)
no problem! glad it helped :)
Is it a stable career in next 10 year?
Need to know which course or diploma I need to do for this job please?
business degree is the most common!
is it compulsory being good at maths
I’m an art major, would I be able to get a job as a fashion merchandiser?
merchandising requires a good amount of analytical skills so I recommend starting off with internships in sales and also taking retail business classes as supplements!
Hi! Any chance for someone without a college degree to break into this industry?
i’m going to be honest, most of the times they look to hire college grads. but it’s not impossible - if you have strong work experience, you can definitely still make it!
is fashion buying and merchandising the same thing?
yes but some job postings differ by company because sometimes merchandising can include other responsibilities. read the job descriptions carefully!
do we need an MBA to become a buyer?
nope not required!