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Guides to getting a retail job.

Practical, independent and written in plain English — free to read, and reviewed as the rules change. 16 guides and counting.

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Applications13 min read

How to write a retail CV (with an example)

How to write a retail CV that gets read, even with no experience. What to include, what to leave out, a full example CV and the mistakes to avoid.

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A young man in a plain olive jacket stands in a bright UK shopping centre walkway, smiling with a backpack on one shoulder, ready to look for his first job.

Applications14 min read

Retail jobs with no experience: where to start

How to get your first retail job with no experience. The best starter roles, how to show your skills, volunteering, and where to apply.

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