The Most Attractive U.S. Employers

Posted on November 30, 2013 by bermanevansretail

Read about the most attractive U.S. employers!

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Universum has just released  its 2013 listing of the most attractive employers in the United States. This listing is based on a survey of 75,000 American students.
Among the top 100 most attractive business employers, many firms have a strong involvement with retailing, including these:
  2. Walt Disney Company
  5. Nike
14. Amazon
15. Nordstrom
19. H&M
21. Starbucks
23. Target
25. Macy’s
58. Ikea
86. Wal-Mart
90. Gap
92. Kohl’s
Click the image to read more from Universum’s report appearing as a supplement with the Wall Street Journal.

 

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How Strong Is Your PERSONAL BRAND?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by bermanevansretail
As has been widely discussed (also click here), creating a strong personal brand is one of the most important things that you can do for getting a job and advancing in your career. Branding is not just a task for retailer!! So, if you have not taken this seriously yet, you should so so now.
Consider this observation from Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, writing for Careerealism.com: “Your resume is an amazingly important document. It not only speaks to your past accomplishments, but it also acts as a predictor of your future capabilities. However, your resume can’t successfully complete this task if it isn’t packed with quality information. This includes an outstanding personal branding statement.”
Click the image to read three personal branding tips from Holbrook Hernandez.

 

 

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A New Infographic on Global Retailing Trends

Posted on November 28, 2013 by bermanevansretail
Cegid, a software developer focused on retailing, has produced an excellent infographic on retailing trends around the globe.
This infographic incorporates data from the A.T. Kearney Global Retail Development Index: “The Global Retail Development Index is an annual study that ranks the top 30 developing countries for retail expansion worldwide. The Index analyzes 25 macroeconomic and retail-specific variables to help retailers devise successful global strategies and to identify emerging market investment opportunities. The GRDI is unique because it identifies today’s most successful markets and those that offer the most potential for the future.”
Check it out!

 

Retail Trends Worldwide – An infographic by the team at Cegid

 

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