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.

Get Noticed on LinkedIn!

Stand out better on LinkedIn, THE premier social networking site for professionals. Don’t treat your LinkedIn page in a casual way. Be serious — and present a great self brand! Don Goodman, writing for Careerealism, offers these 4 key suggestions. … Continue reading

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Mastering Your Own Professional Brand Online

As we have written several times (see, for example: 1, 2, 3, 4), developing, managing, and marketing  one’s self brand could be THE most important factor in career success. And now, one’s self brand must clearly and persuasively be communicated … Continue reading

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Tweeting for a Job During the 2014 Holiday Shopping Season

Yes, in the fast-changing world of social media, retail job postings have now come to Twitter. So, this represents another opportunity for job seekers! When retailers ramp up for the peak holiday shopping season, they often need to hire seasonal … Continue reading

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