From Melody Vargas,
Your Guide to Retail Industry.
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Do you crave variety? Do you enjoy a fast paced environment?
If so, retail employment may be perfect for you!

Many retail jobs require no prior experience, plus both full and part time openings abound. As long people need to buy products there will be retail employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, on average more than 15 million Americans are employed in the retailing industry. Retail trade is about 11.6 percent of all employment and 12.4 percent of all establishments. Retail is big business that still holds plenty of job opportunities. Here is your one-stop guide to careers in retail and where to find retail jobs, from your About guide.

Retail Career Information and Employment Outlook

Careers in Retail
The NRF Foundation provides profiles of the many types of career opportunities available and the people who hold these retail jobs.

Myths and Facts of Retail Careers (PDF)
The National Retail Federation looks at the myths surrounding retail careers and provides the facts about the industry's jobs.

Retail Employment Projections (PDF)
Detailed retail trade job projections through 2010 from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Direct Selling Careers
Take your retail career direct to the consumer. Learn about direct selling employment from the Direct Selling Association.

Career Assessment and Retail Degrees

Education and Training for Retailers
Education and training resources for retailers in management, sales, communication, orientation and more, from About.

Colleges and Universities
The National Retail Federation has compiled a list of colleges and universities that offer degrees in various areas of retailing.

Career Analysis
MAPP is an unique online assessment that can help you determine if a retail career is right for you.

Exploring Career Options
Choices, options and help deciding on a career, and finding out what jobs are right for you, from About's Job Searching site.

Retail Careers and Preparation
The Black Collegian looks at retail opportunities and how to prepare for a retail career.

Retail Job Search and Career Fairs

Retail Recruiters and Job Boards
Retail industry third party recruiters, head hunters, placement services and retailing job boards.

Retailers' Job Postings
Find retail employment directly from a variety of retailers.

Research the Industry and Retail Employers

About's Retail Industry Profile
Key retail industry information and data. Profiles and basics on one of the largest industries and job providers in the world.

Researching Retailers
Tools and resources for researching retail companies, finding annual reports, retailer contact information and other company specific data, from About.

Retail Salary and Bonus Data
Salary and bonus tables for retail industry professionals.

Best Retailers to Work For
Find out which retailers are among the very best companies to work for in America.

Relocation

Cost of Living Comparison
HomeFair can help you compare the cost of living between your old location and your new one.

Salary Calculator
Use HomeFair's salary calculator to find out how far your salary offer will go in your new location.

Moving.com
Useful relocation information, especially helpful for highly mobile retail managers.

About Cities and Towns
Find out what you need to know about your new town, from About.

Job Search Support from About

Career Planning
Help with planning or changing careers, from About.

Job Searching
Let About help you with interviewing techniques, resume preparation, salary negotiation, and more.

Finding Jobs
Resources for finding jobs and improving your career, plus information on hiring and recruiting, from About.