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Welcome to the Evisors Webinar
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From Mannequins to Management: Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
featuringWhitney Beckett
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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A
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About Whitney
Graduate of The Wharton School (MBA ‘11), The Medill School of Northwestern University (MSJ, ‘05), and Duke University (BA ’04)
Associate Buyer at Ralph Lauren, in charge of women’s merchandising for Club Monaco’s new e-commerce site, which launches in the next week
Former Sportswear News Editor at Women’s Wear Daily
Co-President of the Retail Club at Wharton
Co-Chair of Shop for Success, Dress for Success’ junior board’s annual benefit
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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A
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Overview of the Retail, Fashion & Luxury Industry
Does the Devil Really Wear Prada?
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Overview of the Retail Industry
Luxury Conglomerate
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Luxury Conglomerate
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LVMH
Gucci Group
Richemont
Monobrand CompaniesMonobrand Companies
Ralph Lauren
Burberry
Coach
Nike
Tiffany & Co.
Mainstream Conglomerate Wholesalers
Mainstream Conglomerate Wholesalers
PVH
Jones Group
Liz Claiborne (Fifth & Pacific)
Vertical RetailersVertical
Retailers
J. Crew
Gap
URBN
Traditional Retailers
Traditional Retailers
Macy’s
Target
Neiman Marcus
Wal-Mart
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Retail Industry: Roles & Functions
Merchandising (Associate Buyer, Merchandise Manager)Marketing (Brand Manager)PlanningStrategyBusiness DevelopmentFinanceInvestor RelationsProductionStore OperationsProduct Design & DevelopmentCustomer Insights
Post-MBA annual salary range: $80,000 - $120,000
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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A
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Researching the Industry
• Women’s Wear Daily
• Firm websites
• Store Visits (both that retailer and its competitors)
• WetFeet Insiders Guide to Careers in Retail
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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A
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What are Firms Looking For?
Passion
Aesthetic sensibility
Humility
CreativityAnalytical skills
Teamwork
Time management
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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A
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What to Expect in the Interview
The recruiting processThe recruiting process
• Largely independent
• Focus with blinders!
The interview processThe interview process
• Dress for it!
• Less Structure
• Passion for the brand
• Offer a proposal of how could help
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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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Q&A
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Questions & Answers
Question 1:
What are the benefits of tailored vs. structured programs?
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Questions & Answers
Question 2:
Is it easier to transition into a structured program if you are switching careers?
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Questions & Answers
Question 3:
What other major trends are you seeing in the industry today?
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Questions & Answers
Question 4:
What are the typical characteristics of retail/fashion executives?
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Questions & Answers
Question 5:
What blogs and resources do you recommend within the retail/fashion industry?
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Questions & Answers
Question 6:
Who are the leaders in e-commerce and online merchandising?
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Questions & Answers
Question 7:
Given your experience in retail, what do you enjoy the most? What do you enjoy the least? What do you find most surprising?
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