Working in New York City ?

[fashionicon]

You should also consider the fact that due to our lovely economy, many assistant jobs are turning into internships..

YES.

I love reading those job ads on craigslist that put "ASSISTANT DESIGNER WANTED" as the subject. Then when you click, you find out that the compensation us "unpaid internship". It's ridiculous.

I moved to NY in august and have had an extremely tough time finding a permanent position. I'm currently doing a paid internship which is enough to get me by, but it'll only last me for so long. The job listings went from tons (when I first got here) to 1 every 2 days, and no one in NY will hire you, if you live out of state.

It's really disheartening. I'm giving it until January, and if I haven't found a job by then...well, it's goodbye big apple.

 

[SamanthaBNYC]

YES.

I love reading those job ads on craigslist that put "ASSISTANT DESIGNER WANTED" as the subject. Then when you click, you find out that the compensation us "unpaid internship". It's ridiculous.

I moved to NY in august and have had an extremely tough time finding a permanent position. I'm currently doing a paid internship which is enough to get me by, but it'll only last me for so long. The job listings went from tons (when I first got here) to 1 every 2 days, and no one in NY will hire you, if you live out of state.

It's really disheartening. I'm giving it until January, and if I haven't found a job by then...well, it's goodbye big apple.

This website has more job listings than any of the others I've seen:
http://www.fashionjobsearch.com/Fashion_Job_Search_Engine.htm
And, don't forget to network on LinkedIn.com, Pulse.Plaxo.com, and Haute.Net (it's the one for the fashion industry only). Especially contact as many recruiters as you can. Not sure if you'd be interested in tech design, but Gayle Wade from Metro Designs is looking for all levels of techs (in the NYC area) right now. She's on LinkedIn.com.

 

[fashionicon]

This website has more job listings than any of the others I've seen:
http://www.fashionjobsearch.com/Fashion_Job_Search_Engine.htm
And, don't forget to network on LinkedIn.com, Pulse.Plaxo.com, and Haute.Net (it's the one for the fashion industry only). Especially contact as many recruiters as you can. Not sure if you'd be interested in tech design, but Gayle Wade from Metro Designs is looking for all levels of techs (in the NYC area) right now. She's on LinkedIn.com.

wow, so you're amazing.

KARMA!

 

[XavierRaphael]

What are my chances of getting a job after moving to NY?

 

[Deleted member 82231]

^ Are you a U.S. Citizen, or have working papers?

 

[XavierRaphael]

I mean even if I am a citizen and have my working papers, what are my chances of getting a job at a magazine? Is that job in demand or what?

 

[MissMagAddict]

I mean even if I am a citizen and have my working papers, what are my chances of getting a job at a magazine? Is that job in demand or what?

No... your chances wouldn't be very good at all considering most every magazine including the top fashion mags are laying people off.

 

[XavierRaphael]

How about in 10 years which is when I actually would like to move to NY?

 

[Deleted member 82231]

^Lord only knows...the future= anything could happen. Magazines go digital=less and less jobs? Or more due to less cost? Canada invades NYC? Conde Nast gets taken over by anti-literate Martians?

There is no way to know.

 

[LittleMolly]

Hi!! I'm currently looking for internships in NY. Does anyone know anything about visa's working regulations for someone from the UK? I know we are allowed to stay up to 3 months but can I do a unpaid internship in those 3 months? any advice would be appreciated. Apologies if this is in the wrong thread, please direct me elsewhere if this is the case.

Thanks very much!! xxxxx

 

[BetteT]

There's some U.S. visa info in the internship thread ... I posted this a few months ago and there's a link to the U.S. Imigration service there. It's best to contact them, if you have questions because you will probably get a wrong answer from us ... because it is very complicated and confusing.

 

[exmachina]

How can you go about getting a job from out of state? I'm planning on moving to NYC just because it's always been a dream of mine. I'm just concerned about how to get an apartment without having a job first. Don't most require you to have a certain income?

 

[BetteT]

Yeah ... you will need to have a job, to rent your own place.

It's not likely that an employer will hire you without meeting you for an interview, so getting a job first is a challenge. Expect to travel there for job interviews and fly home. If you are lucky ... maybe they will interview you over the phone ... if your appearance doesn't matter to them. But if you will be in contact with the public at all ... they need to see how you will present yourself on the job ... hence a face to face interview.

Maybe you can stay in some of the cheaper hostels and schedule several interviews during one week. Or ... what most people do ... you may have to stay with friends for a while ... untill you get your job and find a place. Or rent as a roommate.

Here is a thread you should check out: Relocating? ... About Housing, Rentals & Roomates in various cities

 

[juliet3353]

Hello, I am moving to New York in approximately four months. I will (hopefully) be attending graduate school in the fall. Does anyone have tips to find a retail job? Is it all who you know? Or do some retail stores hire people who are not models, hah, that's mostly a joke, BUT, I would like to know if anyone has a tip for finding jobs in the NYC. Is the resume important? and is what I have done in Minneapolis mean anything? Hopefully, the New York Times crush on Minneapolis extends to potential job givers. Thanks for any advice given.

 

[ElvisBelle]

Hi everyone- I am currently living in Europe and planning to move to NYC in the summer. I have work experience, but I'm looking for a career switch to buying/merchandising. I am going to enroll part-time at FIT and/or Parsons in merchandising courses to supplement my undergrad degree but definitely need to make some money and get a job.

So here is the question- I am looking for an entry/lower level job and of course would love to have one before I move- should I apply now? Or should I wait until I'm in NYC and have a chance to meet the career center people at the design schools? I'm scared to go to NYC without a job, but I'm wondering if my resume/cover letter, etc. will be a million times more effective once I have an NYC address and some feedback from people in the industry. Opinions on this? Thanks!