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	What will I be asked in a Retail Department Manager interview? I have an interview for a retail department manager job at a Shopko store on Wednesday. It's for the Apparel/Jewelry/Shoes section of the store. Has anyone had an interview for a Department Manager position in a not-quite-big-box retailer? What kind of questions should I be prepared to answer? I'm coming from 5 1/2 years at my local Wal-Mart where I was a Customer Service Manager. 1 answer - Asked By: Erik - 8/23/2010

	How do i ask about salary in a job interview? I am currently working as a retail sales assistant but I have an interview for a retail assistant managers job with a different company. I just need to know how to approach the question of salary in the interview and an idea of how much I should be aiming for. As I haven't previously worked in a managerial role I'm unsure of how much they get paid. I live in the North West of England and the pay seems to vary for the same role. Can anyone help? 2 answers - Asked By: Claire - 4/4/2012

	How can you be a retail manager without being promoted? I heard from a friend that you can be a retail manager if you have a college degree in liberal arts or a sufficient field without having to be promoted from within. how does this work? 1 answer - Asked By: - 1/4/2012

	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

	Where can I find the average salary of a retail manager in the state of Wisconsin? I would like to know the average starting wage of a retail manager in Wisconsin....hourly and yearly. Thank you! 1 answer - Asked By: Chris B - 1/5/2009

	How much does a Retail Manager make? I recently graduate with my Associate Degree and I'm thinking about working as a Retail Manager but the question is, how much does a retail manager make? And how much can someone with a Business Associates Degree make a month? 1 answer - Asked By: YA - 1/22/2008

	What qualities do you think a good retail manager needs? I am hoping for a promotion at my job, and so I was wonder what qualities are needed for a great retail manager, for the opinion if I would be good for the job or what to strive towards. I am merely want an opinion :) 1 answer - Asked By: Jenna - 1/15/2012

	How do I handle change in job tittles in a resume? I started out the retail manager of a store, and when I went back to school the company wanted to keep me part time - so now I am the purchasing consultant. How would I handle that in a resume? Does "Retail manager - purchasing consultant" suffice under job description? Should I handle it some other way? Let me know what you think Thanks Tink 1 answer - Asked By: Tink - 8/13/2008

	What is the average annual salary for manager in retail in Houston tx? I'm moving to Texas from new York city and transferring with my job with Coach as a retail manager and wanted to get a feel of what the pay is like... I know my pay will be cut just want to know buy how much??? Please help?? 2 answers - Asked By: gavlovefrank - 1/19/2011

	Is my red hair stopping me from getting a job? I'm currently looking for a new job and I've had a few interviews which I think have gone really well. However I have yet to have a job offer. I have bright red dyed hair and I was wondering if this will have affected my chances of getting a job. I've mostly applied for assistant manager jobs in retail fashion along with a few in general retail. I am qualified for these positions. 6 answers - Asked By: donbot - 5/31/2011

	Why are retail managers so up themselves? Is there a retail manager on yahoo answers? I would love to know why they talk down to you, why they shout at you in front of customers and make fun of you and make you feel stupid. My managers do nothing but shout at me when I am trying SO hard to do well at my job! I have the statistics that show I am doing well and trying hard, but they still keep shouting at me just because I forget how to do something on the tills, for example. Any thoughts? 3 answers - Asked By: Angel - 8/14/2009

	How do you become a trainee in a retail management scheme? I'm 23, don't have any degree, but good high school grades. I'm wondering how I could go about getting a job with a retail company as a trainee retail manager. I have previous retail experience, but not in a management role. Which would be the best company to apply to, and how would I apply? 4 answers - Asked By: David - 3/7/2008

	How much money would a video store manager make? Retail manager in general would be helpful as well. I'm in washington state and curious if this is a line of work I should go into. Anybody 2 answers - Asked By: Cloud9er - 7/27/2007

	Is working in retail as a manager really that bad? I have a liberal arts bachelor's degree and I can't seem to find a good job. I was thinking either administrative assistant or retail manager. For some reason, I can't seem to get an admin position. I have experience as a retail manager, so I thought I'd apply. The place that I worked for was my family's business so it wasn't too bad. How is it working for a company? Can you move up? I keep hearing how people hate it. What's a typical day? 1 answer - Asked By: ebe b - 7/21/2010

	What jobs will be available to me with an Associates in Business Administration? I am currently obtaining an Associates degree in Business Administration. I would like to obtain a job while completing my Bachelor's in Business. My dream is to open up my own retail store. Would I be able to obtain a job as a retail store manager with an Associates? What other business jobs will be available to me after completing my Associates? 1 answer - Asked By: diana - 5/17/2011

	What kind of job can I get with a business degree? I have a degree in business management, I am currently a retail manager but I don't care for it anymore. What other positions should I be looking at, I know sales and marketing but am I missing anything? 2 answers - Asked By: BigBen - 10/19/2010

	What is a typical day like working as an assistant fast food manager? More questions inside, please help? I need to work and go to college, will the schedule work out with work full time and school part time? How much pay should I ask for? I have a bachelor's degree and experience in retail management but not restuarant, do I have a chance at an assistant manager job? 1 answer - Asked By: ebe b - 1/5/2009

	How could i disabbled a pop up block, it is important its for a job application? A retail manager wants to hire me but i have to fill my application online. In that application i have to take an assesment test. It has link for me to click on it. When i click on it it takes me to a website where it tells me i have to put a check on a box so i agree on the terms and conditions and after i click on the box i have to click Continue. But nothing happens when i press continue. Its like the link is broken. In the web address theres golden lock icon. And it has some initials that say SHL US INC I think its a pop up block. Because i have lots of problem with not knowing how to dissabled some pop up blocks. Oh Im using E Internet. You know the blue e icon 2 answers - Asked By: Cookies - 1/16/2013

	Store Manager but want to change industry would still maintain a management position? I'm a retail store manager right now but I want to get out of retail. I'm trying to figure out what are some jobs to apply for that are still management position in a different industry. Any thoughts or suggestions? Maybe even job titles? Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: Kevin - 6/9/2011

	What types of jobs can I get with a psychology degree? Hi, I graduated in 2010 with a psychology degree and I have been unable to find a good job. I am a retail assistant manager but I only make 10 dollars and hour and need something much better. What can I do to market myself when I don't have many job experiences? Any suggestions would be helpful. 4 answers - Asked By: random person - 1/7/2013

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