Category Archives: Careers in Retailing

This category includes both articles and videos related to planning for a career in retailing or advancing in a retailing career.

Part Two. Happiness at Work: An Infographic

As we posted yesterday (“Part One. Happiness in Life: An Infographic”), one of our key life goals should be happiness, a state of well-being and contentment. This applies to our work lives — not just our personal lives. So again, … Continue reading

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The People of Retail

Recently, the National Retail Federation (NRF) produced a new YouTube view about careers in retailing, called “People of Retail.” This video demonstrates that “retail isn’t just about the products — it’s about the people who make it all possible. Explore … Continue reading

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Self-Branding and Career Success/Failure

About two weeks ago, we published several posts about your self-branding through your life and your career (1, 2, 3, 4). YouTube clips were included. So, what happens when there is a disconnect between our perceived self-brand (how we see … Continue reading

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