FabJob Guide to Become a Personal Shopper (FabJob Guides)

FabJob Guide to Become a Personal Shopper (FabJob Guides)
by Laura Harrison McBride, Peter J. Gallanis, Tag Goulet

FabJob Guide to Become a Personal Shopper (FabJob Guides)
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Author: Laura Harrison McBride, Peter J. Gallanis, Tag Goulet
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2005-07-01
ISBN: 1894638557
Number of pages: 216
Publisher: FabJob.com

Book Reviews of FabJob Guide to Become a Personal Shopper (FabJob Guides)

Book Review: Good
Summary: 3 Stars

Lots of good information, well written. Some of the website references provide in back no longer work, or not very helpful.

Summary of FabJob Guide to Become a Personal Shopper (FabJob Guides)

Personal shoppers are hired to shop for gifts, fashions, and other items for busy people.

Some personal shoppers are employed by boutiques or department stores to assist the stores customers. Others are hired to shop for individuals or corporate clients. As a personal shopper your work may range from buying birthday presents to finding the perfect promotional item for a company to give to important clients.

The book offers advice on how to learn the skills needed to get hired as a personal shopper, including identifying what clients want, finding the best products, and arranging for purchases. You will also learn how to get discounts on merchandise and prevent purchasing disasters.

The guide explains how to get hired as a personal shopper by a boutique, department store, or shopping center. You will learn how to find job openings, prepare a resume, and do well in an interview.

The guide also gives step-by-step information on how to start a personal shopping business, including how to get clients and how much to charge. The CD-ROM that comes with the book includes many helpful samples that can be used in a personal shopping business.

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