What kind of jobs are there in the fashion industry?

I started out in the fashion industry; first as a sales associate for Saks fifth Avenue, then as an independent display designer, then as a designer for two different clothing companies. Training is key; look into FIT, if you're around New York, (and if you're not in New York, you probably should be...). Look into internships; but figure out just why you want to do this, and what you're good at. Be ready to accept very little money at first; glamor jobs offer just that at the beginning; glamor, no bucks. Do you want to design? Do you want to sell? Do you write well? Whatever it is you do well, hone in on it and make it better. To say the fashion industry is competitive is the understatement of the century, but if you do what you do well, you'll be noticed. Best of luck to you,