Retail Blog
Are You a Team Player and a Self-Starter?
Employers often advertise for either a ‘team player’ or a ‘self-starter’. What happens then if your recruiter is looking for both? Retail candidates generally need to have a foot in each camp. They must work productively as part of a team. Yet they also need to be self-motivated and capable of making their…
Read More6 Tips for Retaining High-Performing Retail Staff
Everyone knows successful retail is about making the customer happy. Yet keeping your staff happy is just as important for businesses of every size. Happy staff generally means happy customers. Retail employers who actively promote a positive workplace are also more likely to retain their best talent rather than lose them to competitors. So, how…
Read MoreWhat Should You Choose to Tell About Yourself?
“Tell me about yourself” – it’s the interview question universally dreaded by job seekers. Why? Because there are so many pitfalls, including waffling and missing the point, or giving the wrong impression about your suitability for the job. This interview question is designed to determine your fit for the position, so it’s very important to…
Read MoreWhy Shouldn’t I Hire You? Putting Candidates On the Spot
“Why should I hire you?” is a common interview question that’s designed to put candidates on the spot and encourage them to think on their feet. But flipping this question around to ask candidates “Why shouldn’t I hire you?” is a great way to find out what a candidate is really made of, how quickly…
Read MoreHow to Assess a Candidate’s Soft Skills During Interview
Employers are increasingly looking for retail job candidates who demonstrate a valuable range of soft or transferable skills. While a candidate might look good on paper, smart hirers are looking beyond the resume to identify attributes which will help an employee fit in well, work as part of a productive team and offer extra qualities…
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