Visit the National Retail Federation's Web site (https://nrffoundation.org/rise-up) for job listings, information on retail education programs, an overview of retail career paths, and career advice.
Talk to stock clerks about their careers. Ask them what they like and dislike about their jobs and the best way to break into the field.
Join unions to increase your chances of landing a job and receiving fair pay for your work.
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