Finding Retail Work in London
Strategy for finding retail work
As one of the world's leading retail shopping destinations you won't be surprised to know there is a lot of work available in retail.
For customer facing retail work it is best going direct but also consider looking at the various jobsites and recruitment agencies.
For office based retail roles do the same but also follow retail businesses online and through their social media channels such as linkedin and facebook. Many larger businesses will have job boards worth following.
Recommended Jobsites for retail work
Look at these specialist retail jobsites: Retail Choice, Inretail, Retail Appointments
Look at these generalist recruitment sites: Monster, Total Jobs, Reed, Gumtree
Recommended Recruitment Agencies for retail work
- We recommend the following recruitment agencies: Retail Human Resources, Fashion personnel, Four Seasons Recruitment, Talisman Fashion, Detail2Retail
- For other agencies try the Recruitment Employment Confederation.
- You may also want to consider Sales promotion work
Approaching companies directly & networking
Retail (customer facing work)
- Walk in to retailers you would like to work in your local area and hand them your CV!
Retail (office based roles)
- Follow the businesses you want to work for on their social media channels such as Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
- Have an up to date Linkedin account.
- Are there any exhibitions being held at Olympia, Excel or NEC (Birmingham) that could help develop you contacts for the retail office role you are seeking.
