Advice
Looking to navigate careers in retail, hospitality, or leisure? We've got your back! Our goal is to help you pick the right job, boost your skills, and push your career ahead. And hey, hiring managers, we've got some tips for finding that perfect talent for your teams as well.
How Retailers Can Build a Strong Seasonal Talent Pipeline
Seasonal peaks are a major part of retail. Christmas, Black Friday, summer sales and other busy trading periods can bring more customers through the door, increase pressure on existing teams and create an immediate need for additional staff.
How to Negotiate Salary for Your Next Retail or Hospitality Role
Talking about salary can feel like one of the more uncomfortable parts of finding a new job. You’ve made it through the application process, built a good relationship with the employer and received an offer, so asking for more money can sometimes feel risky.
How to Transfer Your Skills Into Retail
Often when people consider a career change, one of their biggest concerns is starting again. You may have spent years building your skills in hospitality, leisure or another customer-facing industry, so moving into something different can feel like leaving valuable experience behind.
What Retail Hiring Managers Look for Beyond Experience
When you’re looking for a new job in retail, it’s easy to assume that the candidates with the most experience will automatically have the advantage. Though previous retail experience can certainly help, it’s rarely the only thing a hiring manager is on the lookout for.
How to Prepare for a Retail Assessment Centre
You’ve searched for jobs in retail, found the ideal one to apply for, made it through to the first stage, and now you’ve been invited to an assessment centre. This is a great sign, as it means that the employer has seen something they like, and wants to learn more about how you work.
How to Write a Retail CV That Gets You Noticed
Applying for jobs in retail? Your CV is typically the first opportunity you have to make an impression. Before a hiring manager meets you and sees your personality or customer service skills in action, they need to understand what you could bring to their team from a couple of pages.