All Career development pages
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GuidanceFive steps to help you crush your career rut
If you feel like you’re going nowhere, it might be time to change direction.
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InformationRetail giants, with Dame Fiona Kendrick, in association with Newton
The Retail Trust’s CEO Chris Brook-Carter talks to Dame Fiona Kendrick, advisor to Newton Europe and former Chairman and CEO of Nestlé UK&I, on the core traits that make great leaders stand out, how to acquire these skills and what action women in particular can take to help forge their careers upwards.
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LearningHow do I create a great LinkedIn profile?
LinkedIn allows people to share ideas, news and information. It is also used widely to network online and find new career opportunities. Here are some tips on creating your LinkedIn profile.
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InformationCurrent vacancies
We have provided a list of industries who may be recruiting and a link to their career pages.
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InformationWorking as a senior social media, content and PR manager
With over 14 years of experience in brand marketing, Katie Gritt tells us about her role at The Entertainer. The essential skills needed for a senior social media, content and PR manager include creativity, flexibility, and the courage to try new ideas and technology.
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InformationWorking as an online trading manager
Online Trading Manager Scott talks about his role at The Entertainer. The key skills and attributes required for this job include excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with other departments.
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InformationWorking as a retail marketing manager
With a fun and rewarding role at The Entertainer, Retail Marketing Manager Mark advises on never giving up on an opportunity. Key attributes for this job include enthusiasm, motivation, and excellent project management skills.
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InformationWorking as a regional manager
From starting her retail career delivering newspapers, Camelia is now Regional Manager at Paul Smith Retail covering the UK, Copenhagen and Australia.
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InformationWorking as a merchandising manager
Dan tells us about his role as Merchandising Manager at Paul Smith Retail. Some of the key skills and attributes for this job include being methodical, analytical and seeing the world from other people’s perspective.
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InformationWorking as a buying manager
Buying Manager Patrick explains why being analytical, results-oriented, and able to handle a range of demands across multiple timezones is key to his role at Paul Smith Retail.
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GuidanceThe benefits of a mentor
Working with a mentor can improve your emotional and physical health while keeping you motivated and positive on your way to reaching a goal – both at work and at home.
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GuidanceThe benefits of career coaching
When we’re feeling unsure about things, it can be hard for us to pinpoint exactly what we need to do to move things along. You might not know what to ask yourself at this stage, but a career coach can help you to look at things more objectively and sometimes we can all benefit from a little outside help.
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LearningNetworking for your career development
Networking can be nerve-wracking but it is well worth considering, and can be a really rewarding way to develop your career. Here are some simple things that you can do to make your networking more productive and enjoyable.
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InformationThe Retail Trust supporting House of Fraser through the upskilling initiative
Service Manager Jane Wealthall explains how the Retail Trust have supported her and her colleagues through the upskilling initiative.
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InformationReturning to work after a period of illness
Watch this personal account of returning to work after a serious illness.
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GuidanceStrategies to use for fast-tracking your career
Job Interviewology shares some key strategies to accelerate your career, secure senior-level positions, make strategic career moves, plan and stay ahead of the competition.
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GuidanceHow to get more customers into your retail store
Filmed in Leeds city centre, this video from ’The PopUp Business School’ talks about five new ways to get more customers into your store to generate more revenue.
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LearningThe opportunities of online retail and ecommerce
Watch this interview with Harley Finkelstein, the Chief Platform Officer at Shopify, talking about the online retail revolution and the opportunities to reach new customers.
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LearningHow to network online and build a strong social circle
Think Media examines the importance of networking and shares three big tips and tools for building influence with online video, to ultimately help grow your network and build a strong social circle.
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InformationFive success factors for moving on after a job loss
Losing your job could well be one of the worst experiences you’ll go through in your career, and yet it could turn out to be one of the best.