Fortune magazine has evaluated workplaces and employee practice to come up with its list of 15 companies in the American Retail Industry. The complete list may not be provided for other people to see, but fans speculate that the criteria for judging include companies that have over 1,000 employees, in operation for at least seven years. Other employee benefits that may be included in to be part of the list include job sharing, compressed work weeks, on-site gyms, and gay-friendly policies…
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Want to Become an Advertising Executive?
December 11th, 2008 
admin There are over 700,000 marketing, advertising, promotions, sales, and public relations managers who work in the United States. Considering the popularity of the advertising world, many people aspire to enter this field and dream of ultimately becoming an advertising executive. Who wouldn’t want this highly competitive career? For one, it’s one of the most glamorous careers out there – making excellent ads, watching them come to life in print campaigns or broadcast programs, and eventually sellin…
Myths of The Retail Industry
November 30th, 2006 admin Getting into retail is a practical decision. In a consumerist world, be assured that people will shop, purchase, and buy products. Almost everything you see inside the home are purchased from stores. From the clothes we wear, food we eat, dish washers, cleansers, toiletries, and pretty much everything are bought from some big or small time shop. Retailing comprises the sale of goods or merchandise for personal or household use. We can buy these products from a department store or kiosk. If you a…
Choosing a Retail Career Path
November 23rd, 2006 admin Among the hundreds of possible careers to choose from, considering the retail industry is definitely a great option. The retail industry is the largest employer in the United Kingdom, with over 3 million people working under its dynamic environment. It is also the second largest industry in the United States, with sales of up to $4.16 trillion in 2005. As such, there are a diverse range of jobs and skills required to keep up with the rapid pace of customer expectations.A career in the retail ind…
Finding a Retail Career
October 31st, 2006 admin As long as people need to purchase something, bet there is a career for you in retail. However, few people find a retail career as a flattering job but then again those who are open minded and interested in retailing may find this career to be lucrative. In a consumerist society, it is no big of a wonder the retail business would gross high with the exceeding everyday needs of people. Successful professionals in the retail industry have the passion and drive, thus they are committed to taking fu…
How to Achieve Success in Retail Career
October 31st, 2006 admin Following a retail career can be very challenging. Ensuring a successful retail career will take more than just making a sale one after the other. Having a passion for the job is just one aspect in being successful in your retail career. Here are some tips that will not only help you become successful in your job in retail but also help you stay that way for a very long time. Find A Good MentorHaving a good mentor can let you acquire valuable knowledge that you can’t ever learn in any school or …
Disclosing Salary Requirements
October 31st, 2006 admin When you are job hunting, one of the most important things to consider may concern your ideal salary. But for most people, discussing such a subject in job interviews can be a pretty nerve-wracking situation. Most job hunters think that stating their ideal salary range on job interviews can put a limit on their bargaining cards, so to say. Stating a low rate may get them the job but not the compensation that they are really looking for. Applicants might have second thoughts of stating a higher s…