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.

Consider These Tips in Your Career

Here are a number of leadership tips in the form of quotes by prominent retail executives as compiled by the National Retail Federation. Click the image for a larger version.

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The NRF’s Top 25 People Impacting Retail in 2016

Each year, the National Retail Federation Foundation recognizes 25 “disruptors, dreamers, givers, influencers, and power players.” Read on to access the 2016 list: 2016’s Disruptors — They “are true originals who rock the boat with ideas so crazy, they just might … Continue reading

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An Interviewing Tips Checklist

Hofstra graduate Emily Miethner is the founder of FindSpark, “a community dedicated to setting up every young professional for career success. We’re here to inspire you and give you the tools and resources you need to discover and follow your passions, … Continue reading

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