Retail NZ
Tips, advice and what to expect
Everything here is written by Retail NZ and the retailers themselves. No fluff, no paywall, no sign-up.
Tips & advice
Practical help for getting hired
Short, no-nonsense guides to writing a CV, turning up to an interview, and making a good first impression on the shop floor.
4 min read
Writing a CV when you have never had a job
No paid work yet? You still have plenty to put on a page. Here is what counts and how to word it.
5 min read
Your first retail interview: what they will actually ask
Retail interviews are shorter and more practical than you expect. Here are the questions that come up and how to prepare.
3 min read
What a retail shift actually looks like
Before you apply, it helps to know what you are signing up for. An honest look at the rhythm of a shift.
Careers in retail
What a retail career actually looks like
Retail is not just the checkout. These pages walk through the roles, the skills that transfer, and where the pay and responsibility go.