Careers advice

Quick and easy: what to put on a retail CV

There are heaps of great retail jobs on offer in NZ, you just need a CV that does the business.

What you’ll learn:

Despite the wide variety of retail roles, some skills are essential to them all.

Core retail CV skills

1. Customer service

2. Sales sense

3. Communication and teamwork

Your CV should show the employer you've got a customer service mindset, and an eye for a sale.

4. Numeracy

5. IT skills

6. Work ethic and time management

7. Initiative

8. Attention to detail

9. Resilience

10. Cultural awareness

11. The ability to work under pressure

12. Brand identity

What skills do you need for a retail assistant CV?

Retail assistants need to have a complete understanding of the processes that make the business tick.

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What skills do you need for a merchandising CV?