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Describes fashion buying and related careers in fashion marketing and retailing, including typical responsibilities, job qualifications, and day-to-day tasks.
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Explains some of the methods and techniques animal trainers use in working with a variety of animals, and identifies the skills and education required for a job in the field as well as its risks and r