I know that there are many fashionistas out there wondering what to major in when fashion school starts up again in the fall. One little piece of advice I'd like to pass on comes from Dave Lorenzo of Career Intensity:
"Possibly the single most important thing you can do to guarantee your success is to know what you want. This sounds very obvious, yet many people do not know very specifically what they want. The world is brimming with opportunity. Job growth is strong, employers are vying for top talent, and entrepreneurs are soaring to independent success younger than ever. With persistence and patience, you can be successful in whatever endeavors you choose to pursue. First of all, though, you have to know what you want."
When I first became a manager at Wet Seal, I had set my sights on being a District Manager simply because I wanted to make "alot of money" - which is not a valid reason, in my opinion, to want to do something. I also realized that I didn't want to work 60+ hours a week, so being a District Manager was not in tune with my values in life. I wanted time to make jewelry and spend time with friends and family!
So, I'll add onto Dave's advice and say that you should also take account of your values. If you value your social life, you may not want to become a big time designer because you'll probably have to put in very long hours day after day....Vera Wang comes to mind. I read in Forbes Magazine that she would work every single day for hours and hours. Also - and this is very important - you have to do something that you have a passion for and not want it for the fame or fortune, otherwise you'll become rich and famous but still unhappy.
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