Tips for Entry
Visit the National Retail Federation's Retail Careers and Leadership Center (https://nrf.com/insights/careers-and-leadership) for job listings, information on retail education programs, an overview of retail career paths, and career advice.
Participate in retail-oriented internships or part-time jobs that are arranged by your high school or college’s career services office.
Become certified by the National Retail Federation's RISE Up Foundation (https://nrffoundation.org/riseup) in order to show employers that you have met the highest standards set by your industry.
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