CV writing for Retail Careers

The retail sector is one of the largest employers in the UK with opportunities at all levels.  Over the last 10 years or so this sector has changed, and continues to change, particularly with the advent and inexorable rise of the online, internet based-route to market. Many leading stores use the internet to promote and sell their products via their own websites. All of this, along with high street pressures and globalisation, is changing the face of this fast moving sector. Everyone is diversifying so that it is hard to pigeonhole any large brand, e.g. supermarkets don’t just sell groceries, they sell everything imaginable from consumables to insurance and mortgages. This is a very competitive, margin focused and fast moving sector with competition for jobs being intense, and talented individuals highly sought after.
At Accendo CV we understand the need to apply specialist cv writing, career management and targeting techniques to allow the diversity referred to above to be handled successfully within the complex business of job hunting. How does one strike the right balance between showcasing one’s technical knowledge vs. industry and management experience in a CV?

We can and do apply our experience to help map careers within and through these sectors.

We have expertise that covers:

• Retail, Finance & Insurance, Utilities, Public Sector, Transport, Manufacturing, Engineering, Services, SMEs and many others

We understand that, in addition to conventional qualifications from academia, there are also a number of vocational qualifications available which can facilitate progression within the industry. These include NVQs in Retail Operations, Sales and Customer Service and a BTEC First Diploma in Retail.  Many of the larger retailers also offer management training schemes for both graduates and non-graduates.  These can involve working either in store or head office operations and will generally provide an insight into all management activities. 

Whether you are a graduate requiring a CV to launch a successful career or an MBI/MBO candidate seeking a CV to impress venture capitalists we are confident that we can help.

AccendoCV use outstanding processes and our CV Consultants have extensive experience of industry sectors, frequently as current or ex-employers, are able to add a depth of understanding that can only come from experience. Working with our professional advisors we aim to draw out every ounce of valuable data and capture it appropriately on your CV.