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Annish
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How to apply a job at fashion trendy town stocks
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Desiree Giler Mann
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Hi Annish - I'm going to presume you are asking about applications to trendy, fashionable shops.
With that in mind, I think most retail employers look for someone who will: be on time, work hard their full shift, be flexible enough to cover other shifts when/if necessary, learn the shop's processes/procedures and execute them well (how to ring up a customer purchase, how to style a display, how to stage sale/mark-down items, how to greet customers, how to handle returns/exchanges, etc.), be trustworthy and, frankly, to fit the vibe of the shop. In this case, it seems that the ideal candidate would be trendy and fashionable in a way that is "on brand" for the shop (one doesn't want to wear a tuxedo/ball gown to work at a skate board store --or vice versa !).
Thus, you should have a resume (aka "CV") that can attest to your credentials - try to align with some of the elements I discuss above. Even if you lack other retail experience, find ways you were able to accomplish similar goals in volunteer work or extracurricular activities (e.g., moderated debate club practice sessions in accordance with World Parliamentary Debating Rules; participated in varsity soccer team, with perfect attendance for regular season and post season practice sessions; volunteered at homeless shelter where responsibilities included checking residents in, familiarizing them with shelter policies and rules, etc etc). Of course, if you have prior retail experience -- even at less trendy/fashionable shops -- do mention it and itemize your responsibilities so that the trendy shop can see how transferable your skills will be to their shop. Being assistant manager at a grocery store with responsibility for closing up at the end of the night might not seem chic, but it relates to your abilities and the trust your prior employer put in you.
Prepare for the interview - and look the part. While you may not (yet) be able to afford high price trendy clothes, you can let your personal style shine even with homemade/vintage/thrift look. A fashionable person can pull together elements to create a fashionable look on any budget! Be prepared with what you will say as much as you are with how you will look. Ask a family member or friend to "interview" you for the job; go on-line and research retail interview questions; visit the store (& their competitors) to learn about what brands & styles they carry and who makes up their clientele; research the company (start with its website) and its published policies so that you can be as well informed as possible before the interview.
Good luck!
With that in mind, I think most retail employers look for someone who will: be on time, work hard their full shift, be flexible enough to cover other shifts when/if necessary, learn the shop's processes/procedures and execute them well (how to ring up a customer purchase, how to style a display, how to stage sale/mark-down items, how to greet customers, how to handle returns/exchanges, etc.), be trustworthy and, frankly, to fit the vibe of the shop. In this case, it seems that the ideal candidate would be trendy and fashionable in a way that is "on brand" for the shop (one doesn't want to wear a tuxedo/ball gown to work at a skate board store --or vice versa !).
Thus, you should have a resume (aka "CV") that can attest to your credentials - try to align with some of the elements I discuss above. Even if you lack other retail experience, find ways you were able to accomplish similar goals in volunteer work or extracurricular activities (e.g., moderated debate club practice sessions in accordance with World Parliamentary Debating Rules; participated in varsity soccer team, with perfect attendance for regular season and post season practice sessions; volunteered at homeless shelter where responsibilities included checking residents in, familiarizing them with shelter policies and rules, etc etc). Of course, if you have prior retail experience -- even at less trendy/fashionable shops -- do mention it and itemize your responsibilities so that the trendy shop can see how transferable your skills will be to their shop. Being assistant manager at a grocery store with responsibility for closing up at the end of the night might not seem chic, but it relates to your abilities and the trust your prior employer put in you.
Prepare for the interview - and look the part. While you may not (yet) be able to afford high price trendy clothes, you can let your personal style shine even with homemade/vintage/thrift look. A fashionable person can pull together elements to create a fashionable look on any budget! Be prepared with what you will say as much as you are with how you will look. Ask a family member or friend to "interview" you for the job; go on-line and research retail interview questions; visit the store (& their competitors) to learn about what brands & styles they carry and who makes up their clientele; research the company (start with its website) and its published policies so that you can be as well informed as possible before the interview.
Good luck!
Erin Proko
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Erin’s Answer
Hi there-
Start by researching the exact field that interests you on places like LinkedIn and Instagram even Pinterest.
Look for people who are putting out great content on your selected field.
Look on Indeed.com ZipRecruiter.com for similar positions- see what requirements they are asking for, start looking for options that build your resume to match
Start attending networking functions and peer service community events that involve people who may be in the industry
Build a great social media platform, curate your photos: Employers are ALWAYS looking at Insta and FB.
Always be kind to everyone, you never know who has a friend in Fashion.
Be willing to do all the hard things and think ahead- "What is next, What can I help with, What good questions can I ask"
Start by researching the exact field that interests you on places like LinkedIn and Instagram even Pinterest.
Look for people who are putting out great content on your selected field.
Look on Indeed.com ZipRecruiter.com for similar positions- see what requirements they are asking for, start looking for options that build your resume to match
Start attending networking functions and peer service community events that involve people who may be in the industry
Build a great social media platform, curate your photos: Employers are ALWAYS looking at Insta and FB.
Always be kind to everyone, you never know who has a friend in Fashion.
Be willing to do all the hard things and think ahead- "What is next, What can I help with, What good questions can I ask"