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We are a group of fun loving retail students using the little technology to journal what we will be discovering about the wonders of retailing. Based on the retailer we had chosen, we will provide readers with our findings and how this retailer operates its business. Ding Li
Regina
Mei Mei
Shree
Jun Jie
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Monday, July 13, 2009, 8:39 AM
Video- Retail Employee
Questions related to the video
a.Describe the retail sector as spoken by Lynn Bavage.
It is a very flexible sector as you can pick the hour you want to work to fit your life, so that the job can fit into your lifestyle and vice versa.
b.Why did Lynn Bavage say that retail is the best job in the world?
There are many opportunities to people who are working in retail sector. Furthermore, the progression opportunities are incredibly fast. It is an exciting and enjoyable job. You will have different experience every day. You will also be working with people and products, thus it is the best job in the world.
c.Briefly explain what Tilly’s coffee shop looks for when employing staff.
Tilly’s coffee shop does not go for qualification when employing staff; they believe that having more experience is a bonus. She would look for staff with the ability to communicate; with good time management and he/she must be reliable and trustworthy.
Tilly’s coffee shop does not go for qualification when employing staff; they believe that having more experience is a bonus. She would look for staff with the ability to communicate; with good time management and he/she must be reliable and trustworthy.
d.Name the other retailer showcased in the video.
TESCO super mart
e. Briefly describe the important skills that are outlined in the video. What are the benefits for the retail employees in the video?
The important skills that are outlined in the video is good communication skill, shop skills, dealing with customers, responsibility, trustworthy and reliability and also building relationship with customers.
The benefits for the retail employees are:
- The confidence that they gain through achievements
- A feeling of self-worth.
- Flexible sector for the employees as they are able to pick the working hours to work in order to fit the lifestyle or the lifestyle to fit the job.
- Gain experience
- Gain Self-esteem
f. Outline any two retailing careers that are available at the retailers that are mentioned in the video.
Manager on the shop floor and team leader.
Done by: Ding Li , Regina and Meimei