With the various fashion “reality” type shows that are now on television, the interest in fashion related fields has seen a slight increas in recent times. Here are ...
One thing that all retail businesses have to deal with is shrinkage. From shoplifting to fraudulent returns, it can cost a company a lot of money. Coming up with ways to catch ...
Retail is a very good place to start a career. If you can guard gold from pirates on a ship, you can work at Fort Knox. In other words, the job is tough ...
My daughter works at an upscale mall in Atlanta for a small designer who has boutique space within a major department store. She loves her job. Who ...
Sometimes an interview isn’t the place to take a risk. Wait until you’re offered the job to mention you need a week off in the near future. Then they know they ...
Do you create stress or overcome it at work? Potential employers look for people who thrive in crunch time. When you’re In The Hot Seat, list examples of stressful situations you ...
Whether you are working in a retail sales job that puts you in direct contact with customers, or if you are in the position of supervising those who do, there are several tips ...
Every year at Valentine’s Day I hear the same complaint from single and partnered friends alike. They gripe that the holiday is a fabrication devised by greeting card and candy ...
Don’t enter any interview without paper and a writing utensil. Being prepared to take notes lets an interviewer know that you are prepared to listen and you value what they are ...
It seems like technology is increasingly making the retailer's job that much easier. We all know that with the internet, social media, smartphones, and the like, the future of ...
Take a picture it will last longer, has been a common barb since childhood. Yet with the advent of digital photography and an onslaught of overseas competition, Kodak is wondering ...
Bad news for fans of the blue light special; Kmart and Sears are preparing to shut down 120 stores across the nation. No word has been given yet as to when the closings will be ...
Some retail establishments have high turnover rates. When you’re In The Hot Seat assure the manager that you intend to stay for a while and you’re more likely to be hired. ...
I read an interesting blog today about "How to Make a Killer First Impression." This is a topic that I think is important both in life and in the job search. I've written a few ...
OK, clearly, no one is perfect. When it comes to bosses this fact remains true. However, there are bosses who are better or worse for you. Learning how to spot them may be the ...
Being hungry for the job is important when you’re In The Hot Seat; just don’t be too hungry.Have you ever put your foot in your mouth at an interview before? Dish on the details ...
At the end of the year, employment statistics can feel overwhelming and this can be discouraging for job seekers trying to make sense of what’s out there for them.Here’s a quick ...
Sharing shows caring but if you want the job don’t share too much when you’re In The Hot Seat.We all have crazy coworker stories. Share yours in the comments below. By Heather ...
I've already written a couple of posts on tips for getting a holiday job and holiday job trends but I figure the more the merrier!While browsing the web I came across a great, ...
A staple in holiday shopping, the Macy’s store in San Antonio, Texas is wrapped with controversy this Christmas. Retail employee, Natalie Johnson was fired recently sparking a ...
