Retail is an awesome place to start in the work force! There are so many benefits! Not only is retail one of the cleanest jobs you can find, it is very versatile! So you can answer this question from one of the following benefits:
- You could be doing something as simple as running till to something as creative as designing a billboard for a sale coming up, from stocking shelves to working in maintenance. Retail is huge and has so many opportunities.
- Not only are there a huge number of areas you can work in when it comes to retail, most retail companies promote from within. You could start out stocking shelves and in just a year become a manager of an area in the store!
- Are you really into something that the retail stores in your area offer? If so, great! Try to get into one of those stores. There are two great reasons for applying to a store that carries items you like. First, it will easily give you an answer to your question. You want to work there because you have knowledge of what they offer. Although customer service is number one when working in retail, a working knowledge of what the store offers is an easy second! The other reason: most retail stores offer their employees (even part-time and seasonal) discounts within the store! Now if that isn’t a great reason to work in retail, I don’t know what is!
- The last great reason to work in retail? Flexible hours!!!! Retail companies offer different types of shifts and many of them during their open (and overnight) hours. Most retail companies are awesome at working around your schedule!
I work in retail and have for many years. Honestly, I couldn’t work anywhere else. I love the atmosphere and the perks! Hope this helped.