Careers in Retail

We live in a consumer society after all, and the retail industry plays a huge part in our daily lives. Retail is big business, employing about 15 million people in the United States alone, or nearly 12 percent of all U.S. jobs. Many opportunities exist in retail beyond ringing up merchandise behind a cash register. Retail also has opportunities for people interested in determining what goods will be sold, getting these goods to the right place at the right time, and managing the operations, finances, and administration of retail companies. For anyone interested in a career in retail, this guide will tell you what you need to know to prevail in your job search.

Turn to this WetFeet Insider Guide to explore:

•  Current trends affecting the retail industry today, such as industry consolidation and the omnipresence of Wal-Mart.
•  Factors to consider when determining which industry sector and which companies are for you.
•  Where most opportunities are found, with profiles of 22 leading retail companies.
•  Descriptions of key jobs including buyer, merchandise manager, department manager, director of marketing, and marketing analyst.
•  The lifestyle, hours, and compensation you can expect from a career in retail.
•  What professionals like and dislike about working in the industry.
•  What to expect from the recruiting process and how to impress your interviewers.