When most people think of their dream job working in a shop does not spring immediately to mind. However, if you feel like this you may well be missing a big opportunity.
There are many advantages to working in the retail industry. Interestingly, many people find the work far more interesting and fulfilling than they expect when they actually get a job within the industry.
Here are our top three reasons for getting a retail job in 2017.
Plenty of opportunities for part time and flexible work
If you are short on cash, the quickest way of solving the issue is to get a second job. Naturally, in most cases that means finding a part time job.
The great thing about the retail industry is that there are plenty of these kinds of jobs available. Most retailers will offer you a couple of hours three times a week or as much as fifteen or twenty hours work a week. Many of these jobs are available at the weekend or in the evenings when most people have free time they can use to earn a little extra income.
Many retailers recruit staff specifically to cover busy times like Christmas or the school holidays. For those people who do not have children this is perfect.
The chance to progress
Most retailers are very good at training their staff, even part time workers. A few months of working in retail is a great way to fill out your CV a bit. If you find you like working in retail and are good at your job, you can quickly progress within the industry.
Never be without work
Provided you are reliable and work well you will always be able to fall back on retail should you find yourself out of work. Once you have retail experience on your CV, you will usually be able to find work quite quickly.
These days most retailers use the web to recruit. If you want to work in retail, go online and search those job boards that specialise in retail recruitment.