Love working on a busy shop floor and the satisfaction of helping customers find exactly what they need? We know the feeling – in-store retail roles offer a unique energy and a real sense of connection with the customer.
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Thinking about a fresh start? Maybe you’re picturing yourself on a buzzing shop floor, chatting with customers and coming up with clever ways to boost those sales figures.
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Set your sights on a career in retail? Whether it’s the buzz of the shop floor or the strategic challenges of head office jobs that excite you, landing that perfect role starts with a successful interview.
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Understanding your worth is key in retail (and honestly, any job). That’s why salary negotiation is a necessary skill for any retail professional, from those starting their careers to seasoned managers looking for new challenges.
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Ah, retail. It’s fast-paced, it’s dynamic, and it’s brimming with opportunities, especially if you’re just starting your career.
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Whether you’re a seasoned store manager looking for a fresh challenge or a budding retail star climbing the ladder, LinkedIn can be your secret weapon.
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We’ve walked the shop floor, know the thrill of a busy Saturday, the challenge of hitting targets, and the true satisfaction of working as part of a high-performing team. Now, as specialists in retail recruitment, we’re seeing some exciting trends in the UK job market.
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As specialists in hiring in retail, our team of recruiters knows the industry inside and out. We’ve been there, done that, and we’re here to share the secrets to acing that interview.
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Your CV is your first impression with recruiters and hiring managers. It’s your chance to grab the attention of the top brands you’ve got your eye on, so you need to be sure to showcase why you’re the perfect fit for their team.
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Behind the scenes is a whole army of people in a wide range of retail head office jobs who makes sure every store (online and physical) can get on with the business of serving customers.
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If you’re thinking about a career change, or you’re gearing up for a promotion, you might be wondering if a store manager role is the right fit for you.
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The thing with preparing for a director interview is that you’ve been here before. This won’t be your first exec-level interview. The things that served you well when you were aiming for promotion to regional manager or head of department will still be effective.
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Why work in luxury retail? What are the first steps in getting a luxury retail job? And which luxury brand is best to work for? Here’s the ZD take.
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What is it that makes a great head of department? If you were to sum it up in a single sentence, we reckon it’s this: a great HoD is great at helping others be the best they can be.
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Wondering how to start a career in marketing? Read our ZD guide written by our marketing recruitment specialist, Rob.
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It’s one thing to have an ambition to become a store manager. It’s another to actually do it. In this ZD Guide, we’ll explore the steps to advance your career and become a store manager.
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It’s always good to have a plan for what’s next. If your plan is a career in the retail industry, you might already have your sights set on being a store manager. But what comes after that?
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Whether it’s a graduate retail analyst job or a role in retail management, what are the key things to remember in getting the graduate CV right? Here’s the ZD Guide.
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What types of retail manager jobs are there? Why do managers matter? And what are the essential skills every retail manager should have?
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Some skills aren’t just valuable in retail, they’re valuable everywhere. Which means you don’t have to have worked in retail to develop them…
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So how did the interview go? If your honest answer is that you’ve no idea, you’re not alone. That’s how lots of people feel. But think back. There may be signs that you’ve smashed it.
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Who offers the highest salaries in retail? And what sort of salary can you expect if you’re looking for buying and merchandising, luxury fashion or retail head office jobs?
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There are lots of elements to marketing, which is why digital marketing jobs are so wide-ranging. How do you get started as a marketer? Here’s the ZD guide.
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How do you become an HR specialist in retail? How do you get started? What qualifications do you need? In our latest retail career guide, we explain…
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What do retail buyers do? How do you become one? And how easy is it to get retail buyer jobs. In our latest retail career guide, we explain…
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What does a job as a retail buyer entail? How do you get your first retail buyer job, and where could your retail career take you after that?
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There’s a big season ahead and you’re going to need the right people in place to make it a success. So how do you make seasonal recruitment work for your business?
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There’s a big season ahead and you’re going to need the right people in place to make it a success. So how do you make seasonal recruitment work for your business?
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There’s a big season ahead and you’re going to need the right people in place to make it a success. So how do you make seasonal recruitment work for your business?
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You’ve already made an impact on the shop floor. But how do you progress to retail management? Here’s our guide to taking the next step in retail
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We started our sustainability journey by planting trees. Now we’re sending them (and plants and flowers) to our clients, candidates and partners.
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Prepping for the big interview? Here are the questions you’re likely to face, with some tips on answering many of them.
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People person? We’ve got just the career for you. A Career in Human Resources Every organisation needs people. Scratch that. Every organisation needs the right people, people who bring not just the right mix of skills or experience, but that certain something that makes them a perfect fit. Once they’ve been hired, they need onboarding,
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We’ve written before about how to nail the virtual interview and how to overcome your interview nerves. But what should you avoid saying or doing at the interview? Here’s our guide to 10 no-nos you’ll want to stay well clear of. Classic Interview Mistakes Mistakes #1 – Arriving late “The trains were on strike –
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The CV is a work of genius. Now, you (probably) just need to pair it with a great cover letter. But why do you need a cover letter? And how do you write one?
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You already have a CV. It’s pretty much the same one you’ve been using for the past few years, give or take a tweak or two. But is it doing the job for you?
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The interview’s looming and the nerves are starting to jangle. So how can you keep yourself calm and ensure that come to the interview, you’re able to perform? We asked Team ZD for their top tips. Control what you can A great part of the fear of an interview comes from not knowing what to
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We asked you what traits are most important in your recruitment agency. Here’s what you told us. Not long ago, we ran a LinkedIn poll where we asked our followers a simple question: what trait matters most in your recruiter? It was an anonymous poll, so we can’t be certain of the split between respondents
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…and 5 ways they’re helping shoppers too. We know what you’re thinking: just five? It’s a fair point. Since the cost-of-living crisis became this country’s most unwelcome thing since the last unwelcome thing, retailers have done what they always do. They’ve stepped up and made a difference in the lives of staff and customers in
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It may be a huge deal for you now. Redundancy always is. But when it comes to talking about redundancy on your CV or at an interview, it doesn’t have to be the elephant in the room… Being made redundant can have a lasting effect on you. It can make you nervous about it happening
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Want a career in retail? Zachary Daniels explores the first steps that can help you lock in success.
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Every day, our recruiters are helping candidates at all levels prepare for the big interview.
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The software’s installed. The Wi-Fi is working. You’ve tested your webcam and done all the rest of your pre-interview setup. Now there’s just the small matter of the interview itself. No need to worry though – we’ve got your back. An interview isn’t a lottery. It doesn’t (generally) come down to the luck of the
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Your retail job interview is almost here. But before you get down to the serious business of showing your interviewer(s) just how perfect you are for the role, there are a few technical checks to make to ensure everything goes without a hitch… Once upon a time, back when in-person interviews were all there was,
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