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InformationWorking as the head of online performance
Head of Online Performance Paula Bobbett loves her fast-paced role at Dixons Carphone and enjoys the variety the job offers. If you have great data, commercial, creative, interpersonal and digital skills, this could be the ideal role for you.
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InformationWorking as an emerging talent manager
Jonny Bevan has been working in retail since he was 16 years old, and is currently the Emerging Talent Manager at Dixons Carphone. Jonny reveals that this is one of the most rewarding jobs in the business because he gets a chance to recruit our future retail leaders and watch them develop in their roles.
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InformationWorking as an ecommerce visual merchandising manager
Ecommerce Visual Merchandising Manager Elinor desribes why it is important to be customer-obsessed. Retail is a growing sector for ecommerce, and this role is a great way to drive revenue while looking at the bigger picture.
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InformationWorking as a product designer
Product Designer Christina works in the digital team at New Look. Christina highlights how significant continued learning is for an exciting and ever-changing career in the digital space.
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InformationWorking as a product manager for mobile apps
Product Manager Szilvia manages the mobile apps at New Look. Szilvia explains that if you are a go-getter with superb organisation skills, and you love both fashion and digital, this is the ideal job for you.
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InformationWorking as a senior social media, content and PR manager
With over 14 years of experience in brand marketing, Katie Gritt tells us about her role at The Entertainer. The essential skills needed for a senior social media, content and PR manager include creativity, flexibility, and the courage to try new ideas and technology.
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InformationWorking as an online trading manager
Online Trading Manager Scott talks about his role at The Entertainer. The key skills and attributes required for this job include excellent analytical skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with other departments.
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InformationWorking as a retail marketing manager
With a fun and rewarding role at The Entertainer, Retail Marketing Manager Mark advises on never giving up on an opportunity. Key attributes for this job include enthusiasm, motivation, and excellent project management skills.
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InformationWorking as a regional manager
From starting her retail career delivering newspapers, Camelia is now Regional Manager at Paul Smith Retail covering the UK, Copenhagen and Australia.
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InformationWorking as a merchandising manager
Dan tells us about his role as Merchandising Manager at Paul Smith Retail. Some of the key skills and attributes for this job include being methodical, analytical and seeing the world from other people’s perspective.
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InformationWorking as a buying manager
Buying Manager Patrick explains why being analytical, results-oriented, and able to handle a range of demands across multiple timezones is key to his role at Paul Smith Retail.
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LearningTED's secret to great public speaking
TED Talks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from speakers at the TED conference.
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LearningPublic speaking - tips for beginners
If you don’t have much experience of public speaking, these tips from Communication Coach Alex Lyon will help you improve your public speaking and presentations skills.
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LearningHow to improve your body language in presentations
Non-verbal communication and body language play a big role in conducting a successful presentation. Communication Coach Alex Lyon outlines the key dos and don’ts for body language when giving presentations.
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LearningThe importance of interpersonal skills in the workplace
The ability to communicate effectively in an organisation depends heavily on people’s interpersonal skills. This animated video runs through the seven main areas of interpersonal communication needed to perform effectively at work.
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GuidanceHow to find your first job with no experience
If you’re looking for a job with no experience, this video is for you. Linda Raynier explains how you can get a job without experience once you know what makes you valuable, and how you are able to articulate this to employers.
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GuidanceThe story of a retail start-up
Katie McCarthy draws from her experience to provide five tips you should keep in mind when starting a retail business.
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GuidanceHow to get a job in retail
Joanne Mackie, HR Director of Superdrug, shares some top interview preparation tips for people wanting to get a job in retail.
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LearningLearning to become more resilient
Learning how to develop resilience and never giving up, is a key skill that we all need to accomplish our goals in life.
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LearningAdapting to change in the workplace
Disruption in the workplace has become more common as the world gets more populated and global. Change and uncertainty dominate today’s workplace, and we can get stressed and overwhelmed with all the change in business and in life.