Applications and interviews

Rising through the ranks: alternative routes into retail

There are thousands of retailers out there who have fantastic opportunities for graduates, but they don't all run training programmes. If you're keen to pursue a career in management, but can’t find the right scheme, don't be put off researching the opportunities and working your way to the top.

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Communication, leadership, teamwork: the top skills retail recruiters want from graduates

Six leading retail graduate employers tell us what competences they expect from successful candidates – make sure you tick all the right boxes with your application and interview.

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Job done: how graduates can stand out at retail assessment centres

Most leading retail organisations use assessment centres to select the best graduates. We asked graduate recruiters for their insider tips on what to expect and how to approach the big day. This is what they came up with.

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Interviews: putting would-be retailers to the graduate test

How do you convince graduate employers that you’re the right fit for that graduate retail job? Do your research, have relevant examples of your past experience to hand and stay positive, says Donna Miller, Enterprise-Rent-A-Car’s European HR Director.

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