Getting a Job in the Retail Industry

A growing service economy in the United States has made retail a major growth industry. This book details the preparation and training or schooling involved in securing a job in retail, depending on the position and one's career goals, both short and long term. From clerks and cashiers to secret shoppers, working in online marketplaces and brick and mortar stores, retail work includes positions in many different kinds of stores. This includes apparel, electronics, hardware, domestic appliances, and accessories. This book outlines possible schedules, job search and interview skills, the road to advancement, and many other facets of the retail job market.