Shywa York: Job Prospects and Job Security in the Retail Industry
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Research Category |
Secondary-Data Research
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Research Purpose |
The purpose of this study is to evaluate retail management as a potential career choice. Specific research objectives include (1) determining if a management job in the retail industry is beneficial to a person with a college degree in terms of salary, bonus, and benefit considerations and (2) evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of a career in retail.
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Research Methodology |
Information and data were gathered from books, magazine articles, graphs, charts, and other secondary research.
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Research Conclusion |
The retail industry provides jobs for people of all demographics and backgrounds at different points of their lives. In the Shreveport/Bossier area, 44.4% of the retail managers hold bachelor degrees. The majority of managers hold at least a bachelor degree. Careers in retail are open to those with either experience or education.
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Research/Practical/ |
Retail is a great field for people in college or post college. It provides experience that students could use to further themselves in this industry or in another industry. Retail experience provides a person with skills in working with people of different backgrounds, and it teaches them to focus on their strengths to get their job done. |
