Job Responsibilities
Well I first go into work where I punch in. After that i check
the front desk for the jobs I have to complete before the day is
over. Usually it is to clean up sections, as well as greet
costumers. I would straighten or fold clothes, making them as
neat as possible, so costumers will feel comfortable shopping in
our store. I would say all of the time spent at my job, i would
be folding or straightening up messed up clothes. Where also i
greet costumers in any spare time cleaning. Then at close, i
usually sweep or vacuume. This job would usually take twenty
minutes to do, where i would push a broom around picking up all
trash on the ground.
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Job Requirements
Steve and Barry's is a good company to get into if your wanting
to get into retail. If I keep up the good work, i will be
promoted to astistant manager, where i will get the basic idea
of the managers job. My career path is in retail, as well as
accounting. Accounting is good for counting money at the end of
the day, and as well as if i were to, in the future, open my own
store. I'm only taking the basic classes in college right now,
but in the future, accounting and lots of math is required for
this position.
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Uppers
I'd have to say the best part of my job is my fellow work partners. It is very
important to get a job where you like the people you work with. It makes
everything run smooth.
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Downers
I'd have to say the worst part about my job is the uniforms. I
wish we could choose our own uniform like American Eagle or
other retail stores like that. I mean as long as you look
respectable then you should dress how you feel.
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Lifestyle
For the future retail employee, i'd have to say work your
hardest, and have fun. Most important thing about this job is
how you talk to the costumers. You have to be very bright and
social all the time you work. You want these people to buy
things from your store, so be as nice as possible. Job outlook
is very good, as long as you keep working hard, there will
always be a job out there for you. The higher up you get in the
field the more money you get so keep working up the ladder.
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Compensation
I'm very content with my job so far. I wish raises were
automatically given, but they are not. I would have to ask for
one and then my manager would have to send in a request and see
what the business say. Other wise the pay is good and
comfortable. Bonuses are not in the job description. All we
can do is take as many days off as we'd like. I like that alot
because i like to go camping for the long weekend so that friday
and monday, i usually take off. Stock options are not given
either, as well as benefits. Since i'm only 19 no benefits are
given, unless i'm working full time and request it.
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Advice to Jobseekers
For the future retail employee, i'd have to say work your
hardest, and have fun. Most important thing about this job is
how you talk to the costumers. You have to be very bright and
social all the time you work. You want these people to buy
things from your store, so be as nice as possible. Job outlook
is very good, as long as you keep working hard, there will
always be a job out there for you. The higher up you get in the
field the more money you get so keep working up the ladder.
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