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Understand how online job hunting works

Want to do more job hunting online at home in your slippers? Read our step by step guide on how to successfully job search online.

Retail with a difference - what it takes to work for QVC

Selling face to face is one thing, but have you got what it takes to go on TV and sell to thousands? We spoke to Michelle Raleigh at QVC to find out what she looks for in candidates.

Essential retail skills

The right training and skills in retail jobs have never been more important says Anne Seaman, Chief Executive of Skillsmart Retail.

Tips to remember before, during and after the interview

Going through the stages of a job interview can be really stressful, so here's a handy checklist of what to do before, during and after your interview.

Advice for new graduates starting out in retail

Interview - Laura Tenison, Business Woman of the Year

The lure of apprenticeships

At the heart of government policy, and increasingly popular with young people and employers, apprenticeships are now accepted as an attractive and practical training programme.

How to be a great retail manager

How do you be a good manager without appearing to be an embarrassing try-hard with the assertiveness of a doormat or an unapproachable dragon with the temper of an angry Rottweiler? Here’s a handy guide.

Internships in the retail industry

What better way to gain experience and insight with a retail company than to start with an internship? It allows you to get a feel for a company and learn on the job; plus, it can lead to full-time employment.

Temporary work in retail

Temporary positions can be great for those looking to gain more experience in retail, as it offers variety and an opportunity to work with different companies and learn new skills.

Volunteering to boost your retail CV

Volunteering in retail can bring great benefits not only to the charity you’re joining but also for your CV. Many see volunteering as working for no money, but it can bring other benefits which may lead you to your dream job.

The essential qualities store managers need

It can be difficult to know what recruiters look for in a store manager candidate. We caught up with Julia Howgego, head of recruitment and HR at Tripp Ltd. to get the lowdown on what she looks for.

How to succeed in retail jobs

How do you climb the retail ladder without falling off and hurting yourself? Find out how Sarah Rotheram, CEO of Penhaligons did it.

Roleplaying and other interview tasks

Getting a job is starting to feel like being on a gameshow, so what can you expect from the team tasks and roleplay interviews?

How to sell your skills in fashion buyer interviews

Fashion buyer jobs are popular, and competition is as fierce as Tyra Banks, so how do you stand out amongst the crowd?