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Improve your writing skills.computer image by martini from Fotolia.com
Take classes in English, communications or journalism. To get a job in fashion public relations you should possess an interest in fashion but you'll also need concrete writing skills. As a publicist you'll be writing press releases and marketing collateral for your client that will be sent out to magazines, newspapers and other media all over the world. A strong grasp of grammar and an engaging writing style is essential to getting the job. Many public relations agencies even give prospective employees a written test to see if their skills are up to par. To improve your skills take classes in English and journalism while in college. You can also sign up for specific public relations writing classes at extended learning centers like the well-known Media Bistro. - 2
Decide if you want to work for an agency or a designer.impiegato image by haruspex from Fotolia.com
Choose if you want to work for a designer or a public relations agency. There are two types of public relations jobs in fashion, one is called, "in-house," which means you'll be working directly for the fashion designer or fashion brand and the other is called, "working for an agency." When you work for an agency, you may be working for a fashion public relations agency that has numerous fashion clients that you'll need to support. - 3
Get the job by searching on fashion-specific sites.a handshake image by Peter Baxter from Fotolia.com
Seek jobs on specific fashion job sites. Don't wait for a fashion public relations job to come to you; go out there and search on websites that are devoted to fashion careers. One of the most well-known publications in the industry, Women's Wear Daily, has an entire section on its website, WWD Careers, devoted to style careers including fashion public relations jobs. On these types of sites you can upload your resume, browse jobs by your city and search for specific phrases such as, "public relations." - 4
Gain experience working in the industry.business hands image by vb_photo from Fotolia.com
Intern with a fashion company. The fashion industry can be tough to get a start in. There may only be one or two public relations jobs at a design house and at a fashion public relations agency there aren't many more. To get your start, try interning at an agency or for a designer. Interning is a great way to get experience on your resume and make contacts that could help you in finding a job in the future. Sites like Daily Fashion Jobs are well-known in the industry for providing information on new internships that are available. Most fashion internships are either an entire summer long, or have a three-month or six-month commitment. As most American designers are based out of New York, that is where a lot of the internships will be. However, almost every metropolitan city has public relations firms. Search on the Internet for firms in your area and inquire about an internship.
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