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.

Zarb Students Do Well in the 2015 Collegiate Effies’ Target Challenge

Under the supervision of Dr. Songpol Kulviwat, one of the Hofstra University, Zarb of School of Business student teams earned semi-finalist status in the ©2015 Collegiate Effie Awards Target Brand Challenge: “Congratulations on your entry, ‘Perfect Spot,’ being selected as … Continue reading

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What You Learn in College That Prepares You for the Real World

Yes, we business school professors are attuned to the comment that higher education is “too academic” and not “practical enough.” That is why we strongly support internships, on- and off-campus speakers, professional student clubs, alumni relations, career services, and a … Continue reading

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Resume Tips: An Infographic

Although high-tech digital job application tools are gaining in usage by companies — especially larger ones, the resume remains a key document in most employment searches. So, it is  essential that we do everything we can to have our resume … Continue reading

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