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	What's the difference between retail jobs and sales jobs? Hi. i'm appling for a total of 14 jobs for the past 4 days and I'm wondering what are retail jobs and sales jobs. 2 answers - Asked By: Vi - 5/18/2011

	Planning on going to UH and wondering how many retail jobs are located close by? As I said, planning on moving to Honolulu and attending UH. Wondering if there are many retail jobs located w/in a few miles of UH. Ideally finding a room to share/job and have the school all w/in a 5mile radius would be great. Or are most of the jobs(retail type) located pretty far from UH? I would like to own a bike and forgo having to get a car if thats possible. 4 answers - Asked By: mrrhinoceros - 4/1/2009

	When will automation replace most driving and retail jobs? There are many thousands of truck driving jobs that are open for long periods of time, since nobody applies to them. Such jobs could be automated with technology that exists today. When will this start to happen? Retail jobs are already starting to be automated as well. 1 answer - Asked By: DavidR - 3/8/2013

	What retail jobs pay above minimum wage? I've been working at McDonald's for almost a year and I still get $7.25. I'm looking at another job for this summer before college and retail jobs seem a little slower-paced and may pay better (and they have air conditioning). But it seems like many places also pay minimum wage, like I've heard Walmart does. How are places like Lowe's or grocery stores? Thanks. 2 answers - Asked By: bob - 5/8/2013

	What are some of the best retail jobs out there? Hey everyone! I was just wondering what some of the best retail jobs are out there? I've heard Best Buy is a good place because of the employee discount and i was just wondering what some of the other ones were. If you could please tell me the name of the place and why it's so great, that would be awesome. Thanks! 3 answers - Asked By: Kate H - 2/13/2009

	How hard is it to get a retail job in Seattle? Planning on moving here but how hard is it to get a retail job without recent experience? I have not had a job since 2002 and even then it was retail. What do people in Seattle look at when hiring? Can I make it on my own with a retail job?.. Like my own apartment, will jobs here pay enough? 2 answers - Asked By: Cade - 11/14/2010

	What is the best site for retail jobs in Australia? What is the best website for jobs in the retail sector in Australia? In terms of numbers of vacancies? In particular I'm interested in fashion retail jobs in Brisbane. 2 answers - Asked By: x6434 - 4/8/2010

	Is it too much to dress formal to just to ask about a retail job? Uniform retail jobs at places such as GameStop, Circuit City, Staples, Best Buy, Wal*Mart, McDonald's, and GAP. I'm talking about walking in there for the very first time and telling the manager that you want to apply for a job. Would it be overboard if someone dressed formal just to do this? Would it be a good thing? Or does it even matter? On the flip-side, what if I came in with T-Shirt and jeans? Please tell me what you think, and if you work at these places or not. 4 answers - Asked By: Please Shy Me - 9/24/2007

	What retail jobs usually call you back quick for a interview? Does anybody know any retail jobs like target,walmart etc...that usually calls back quick after you fill out a online applications....i had good experience with home depots call backs like within after 20mins after i did a application....does anybody know any otheres or had one that called you back quick? 1 answer - Asked By: fireflame - 3/6/2010

	How to get a retail job in a town about 2 hours away? How to get a retail job in a town about 2 hours away? Theres a town I really want to live in about 2 hours away. I am a high school senior, how Can I get a retail job there this summer so I can move there? How does transferring work? Can I work where I live now for a few months and save up then move out and transfer? 1 answer - Asked By: TheGreatVanilla - 10/16/2010

	Can you get a retail job after a shoplifting charge? I have a shoplifting charge. It's not from too long ago. All fees have been paid and everything. I even got a diversion. I basically wanted to see if anyone on here ever got a retail job after they had a shoplifting charge.. Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: jlcory1987 - 10/30/2009

	How can I get an office or retail job? I am 21 years old and about to go into my senior year of college. I just got laid off of my job at a Noodles&Company after only one month of employment and, although I am willing to do any sort of work, I am really looking to use this opportunity to get a more fulfilling/respectable job. I have no office experience and have only handled money at a volunteer position. I'm a quick learner though and I know that I am capable of being a great employee. How can I worm my way into a desk or retail job? 4 answers - Asked By: Cat J - 7/5/2007

	How can I change my hours at a part-time retail job and make employer happy? I got a big-girl job, I work 30 hours there and want to drop down to 15-20 hours at retail job. In order to remain core I have to work their hours. My other job wants me to have more hours,, but still not enough to quit other job and make enough money. I have verbally told them and changed my availability in computer and they say I have to wait 3 weeks. I can't wait 3 weeks and work the start time they want. What do I do? I don't want to get written up and fired if I come in late. This is no a win-=win situation! Very frustrated! 1 answer - Asked By: Lori - 2/24/2013

	Is it unrealistic to try and get a retail job in january after christmas? I go to college in miami and need to get a job when i go bac in january. i would like a retail job, but will anyone hire in january? 12 answers - Asked By: CollegeKid - 12/19/2007

	How much do retail jobs in NYC generally pay? I'm considering moving to new york city next year, and i'm just trying to set up a budget. generally, how much do retail jobs (clothing stores, etc) pay by the hour? if you have an estimate for waitress jobs as well, that'd also be helpful. 1 answer - Asked By: erika71690 - 11/9/2008

	Websites to find retail jobs in Vancouver? I've been using indeed and craiglist to look for sales and retail jobs in Vancouver area in Canada. Are there any other good websites to use? I've been looking for a while now and there aren't much job opportunities. What would be good way to find job in this tough economy? 3 answers - Asked By: Tim H - 3/23/2012

	Websites to find retail jobs in Vancouver? I've been using indeed and craiglist to look for sales and retail jobs in Vancouver area in Canada. Are there any other good websites to use? I've been looking for a while now and there aren't much job opportunities. What would be good way to find job in this tough economy? 2 answers - Asked By: Tim H - 3/23/2012

	Are there retail jobs that require no experience? I need to know if there are retail jobs that don't require retail experience in chicago. i really want to work at urban outfitters. please help. 2 answers - Asked By: truce - 9/25/2008

	What are some part time job options for someone that works a full time retail job? I currently work a full time (37-40 hr) retail mall job. Because it is shift work, my hours are constantly changing between opening shifts and closing ones. I am wondering if I could get a few examples of part time jobs that might be able to work with this flexing schedule, or is another retail job my only other viable option? 3 answers - Asked By: Diya - 11/13/2012

	What Is the best retail job you ever had? Whether it's a clothing store like Gap, Shoe store or Starbucks, or cell phones like Verizon or Radio Shack. Please describe why it was the best. Also what was the worst retail job you had? Which one paid more money? 2 answers - Asked By: Kathy - 12/4/2009

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