How to Work in Retail

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  • @Fiona_Co
    @Fiona_Co 8 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Super helpful! I start my first day at a retail job tomorrow and I appreciate the advice :3

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aw, I'm glad I could help! Good luck on your first day!! :)

    • @Fiona_Co
      @Fiona_Co 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +tewsimple thank you so much! :))

    • @eoin9325
      @eoin9325 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How did your first day go? Starting mine on Saturday lol

    • @Fiona_Co
      @Fiona_Co 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Watto the Toydarian well, still working retail today, 3 years later, so I guess you could say it went pretty well!! :)

    • @Beomgyuhour100
      @Beomgyuhour100 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Fiona_Codo u still have the retail job?

  • @chelseaw.8860
    @chelseaw.8860 9 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I work as a grocery store cashier and some of these really applied. I'm into nail art and I always get people saying stuff about my nails because, like you, I'm just terrible at carrying a conversation with customers. Lol

  • @BaileyLayne
    @BaileyLayne 9 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I feel you on the whole chipped nail polish thing! I always get embarrassed when I'm working and my nails look like a hot mess haha

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Bailey Layne Yes! I'm so glad you understand and that wasn't a stupid tip haha :)

  • @inkey2
    @inkey2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    AN OLD SAYING ABOUT RETAIL:______" In retail you meet "some" of the nicest people......and "all" of the WORST.
    Signed "35 years as a retail manager and service manager"

  • @rifletwist
    @rifletwist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I just got hired by JC Penny and scared to death. Never worked retail before.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      you'll do great! retail is a really good industry to start in because everything is explained for you and you have a ton of people to ask for help

  • @liss-sanedrac
    @liss-sanedrac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was very helpful. I’m gonna start working retail for the first time and I’m excited.

  • @rhysheathcote7142
    @rhysheathcote7142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I got the phone call telling me I’m employed at tk maxx today and I have my induction Tuesday and Thursday next week😁

  • @BrookeMakenna
    @BrookeMakenna 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This was such a good idea for a video! Very helpful Paula! 😃

  • @ther.i.d.eplatform6532
    @ther.i.d.eplatform6532 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome video! Only feedback I’d give is that next time you should try to lower the music playing throughout the video cause it drowns your pleasant voice out. But overall, very useful!! Thank you 🙏🏿

  • @ReginaBell
    @ReginaBell 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I am suppose have an interview at Belks this coming Monday but I feel like I am such an introvert. I hope I do good though as a Sale Associate.

  • @kristinareiko4311
    @kristinareiko4311 9 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Hey thanks for checking out my channel earlier

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Kristina Rouse Ah yes you totally get me! 4 years is a long time haha

  • @scarcesmile9518
    @scarcesmile9518 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I actually work at that store, it just fucking sucks that they make you stay nearly 6 hours to close.

  • @AnointedOne4God
    @AnointedOne4God 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m a pretty awkward guy, but I just got a part time job at buckle, do you think it’s pretty easy to get used to being friendly and talkative with new people/ customers?
    Thank you hope to hear back from you. :)

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah it's easy to get used to! I used to be very shy around new people but working retail helped me open up. Just be confident and know that they're looking to you for help, and it's your job! :)

  • @ErinTheInsomniac
    @ErinTheInsomniac 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your hair is so pretty! I worked retail 7 years and this is so true, it can be a challenge as well!!

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +ErinTheInsomniac Thanks girl! and you are so right!

  • @VeronicaBoyer
    @VeronicaBoyer 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I work at a mom and pop grocery store in my town, as a cashier. So there are similarities to working in a clothing store. The only jewelry I wear to work are earrings. And yes, comfy shoes are a given.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Veronica Boyer (PrincessVoldemort) That's awesome! I'm glad there are some similarities between us!

  • @julietsugabestfriend3386
    @julietsugabestfriend3386 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's my first day working in a video store and its GREAT.
    My little kid dreams of going into the adult section? I don't care about that anymore but sometimes I go back there to restock movies.
    Its also cool cause you have to watch a bunch of movies to work there. :>

  • @lilywellen5044
    @lilywellen5044 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi, I have never worked in retail, but now I feel like I can. Thx.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Lily Wellen Thanks Lily, glad I could help

  • @DarknessAndFreaks
    @DarknessAndFreaks 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just started my job today at tjmaxx, I know about the dress code about not wearing blue jeans and that's pretty much all I have lol. Could you give me an idea on what to wear?

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can wear whatever you want as long as it's not jeans or anything sleeveless!

  • @amberweight4849
    @amberweight4849 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This video definately helped! I'm thinking of applying to work at a store sometime soon and have been a little nervous, but this helped me feel better. (:

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yay I'm so glad!!

  • @ralex13
    @ralex13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Today is my first day working at Carter’s and I’m super nervous. I’ve never worked retail and it doesn’t help that today is Black Friday

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Aw good luck!! you'll do great! :)

  • @patiavenetos5452
    @patiavenetos5452 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for these tips! im really nervous to start my job today in retail but this really helped!

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah I hope your first day went amazingly!!

  • @RandhirKumar-un1di
    @RandhirKumar-un1di 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I worked in retail 5 years at the airport ... I met lot of people

  • @mishka2635
    @mishka2635 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    tomorrow is my first day at tj maxx!! i’m really excited & hopefully i get the hang of it.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yay!! you'll love it!

    • @CeeDubz
      @CeeDubz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Its been 3 weeks since your first day, so I really would like to know how everything is going so far? Lol

    • @mishka2635
      @mishka2635 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes it has. i love it there & it’s better then my previous job at amc! the management is great and my co workers are very helpful. there’s still some areas i need help at but i actually love it there. maybe i should make a video too lol.

    • @CeeDubz
      @CeeDubz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mimi Well that’s awesome! I’m sure you’ll catch on to whatever it is you need help on! Lol I just got an email that I got an interview for them in about a week from today.

  • @hannahg6111
    @hannahg6111 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about all the times I’m having a bad day and the associates are absolutely rude and yell at you and make you feel worse. Like at Walmart when I asked where the flower pots are and the lady started yelling. Horrible service
    What the heck?

  • @monisankar5743
    @monisankar5743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks

  • @jxanatronn3342
    @jxanatronn3342 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ha! I work at TJ Maxx, and is my first job, so this helped. :)

  • @stephenshippam9374
    @stephenshippam9374 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello, again thank you for replying , gon in for my paper round today and boss has pined my name badge on me her self is she OK to do this? (she was tired of telling me to wear it) but I don't like it, you feel you got it on and I hate the colour it's pink and yellow would you wear it? Do I have to wear it I hate it? Can you reply again please.

    • @corruptedxvoid9650
      @corruptedxvoid9650 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Stephen Shippam you have to wear it because it’s apart of your dress code🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @askbellwether
    @askbellwether ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of value here!!

  • @nataliemoonsings
    @nataliemoonsings 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m starting a retail job in my 20’s and I’m nervous af

  • @Mememe12369
    @Mememe12369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Im really late but does the register tell you how much change to give back ??? I suck at math lmao

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes it does!! haha you don't have to think about it

    • @lumarious
      @lumarious 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg seriously? and here I was so worried I'd have to do that on the fly LOL

  • @amandaperez5514
    @amandaperez5514 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤ Thank you !!!!!!!!

  • @M7H7D3
    @M7H7D3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much

  • @michaelm3418
    @michaelm3418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome video, what do you do now are done college?

    • @kiarareed5702
      @kiarareed5702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know your comment is a year old, but she works in the film industry! She's in charge of the financials for different projects and they change all the time!

  • @yasirAli-fs9jm
    @yasirAli-fs9jm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You from

  • @kelseyalskog
    @kelseyalskog 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work at The Children's Place!!! :) Loved the video!

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Kelsey Miller That's so fun! Thanks :)

    • @gibby7357
      @gibby7357 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      i work there now!

  • @asiyaahmad790
    @asiyaahmad790 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if you are confident in lying you are good at retail sale lol

  • @shayjtarot
    @shayjtarot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good tips, thank you.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thank you for watching!!

  • @moreclothesthansense
    @moreclothesthansense 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tips girl!

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Logan Lynn Thanks!!

  • @sl4983
    @sl4983 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did you greet customers?

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Different ways for different stores! At the Gap and TJ Maxx, it was super casual and I didn't have to necessarily greet everyone that came in (sometimes it got way too busy for that). But now that I work at Francesca's, we are super focused on guest experience, so we have genuine conversation and get to know her by greeting her

  • @wetfoodinthesink6173
    @wetfoodinthesink6173 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I'm wondering what you actually do when working at H&M and is there a dresscode?

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't work at H&M, but at TJ Maxx I work on the sales floor and at the register. The dress code is business casual, so you just can't wear blue jeans or anything with holes in it.

    • @jesterreacts476
      @jesterreacts476 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      tewsimple haha here in europe we have TKmax.

  • @tseegiiguree5364
    @tseegiiguree5364 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG !!! I just love all of your tips

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aw I'm glad!! :)

  • @chandqureshi8592
    @chandqureshi8592 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are so beautiful and your voice is amazing

  • @LabardorMyloFriends
    @LabardorMyloFriends 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @tedoymisojos
    @tedoymisojos 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    good tips

  • @GA-gh6fn
    @GA-gh6fn 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I start my first day of my first job tomorrow :"))) super helpful video

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahhh good luck!! you'll do great!

    • @GA-gh6fn
      @GA-gh6fn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tewsimple omg thank you sooo much 😍😍😍

    • @dookiebutt1253
      @dookiebutt1253 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Artegoria howd it go?

  • @anayahhreee8703
    @anayahhreee8703 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't do cashiering cause I don't know math

    • @DatgirlBri833
      @DatgirlBri833 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The cash register does the math for you and most people pay with cards now and days so you will be good

    • @anonymousheux
      @anonymousheux 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m scared to do cash register I’m about to apply for rainbow and I’m terrified of one day working the register but I need the money 😫😫

  • @stephenshippam9374
    @stephenshippam9374 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello gon to shop to start my paper round and I got told off with in 5 minutes for not putting my badge on and she pined it on me again can she keep doing this?
    And she has warned me that she will give me a Discipleny can she?

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes if she's telling you to wear the name tag, just do it. It's not a big deal

    • @stephenshippam9374
      @stephenshippam9374 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tewsimple hi on my round now, and I have taken it off, as its PINK unk, the same as the rest of the staff wear. But she did say she will check with some house that i was wearing it but she my be fibing
      And can she give me a Discipleny?

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just do what your manager says! You don't want disciplinary action to be taken for something so simple as wearing a name badge. If you have any issues, take it up with her. I have no way to help you

    • @stephenshippam9374
      @stephenshippam9374 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tewsimple 13 year, old thanking you for your help. I HAVE now got my badge on! And I have just had 3 house thanking me by name and say its nice to put a name to the face and what a great idea having a badge on is , 1 house is going to phone my boss and tell her I was wearing my badge (could have been a test) and 2 more love the PINK badge. What do you think about that?

  • @brianescobar4301
    @brianescobar4301 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She's so cute! Thanks for the advice. Will keep in mind.

  • @chyna7443
    @chyna7443 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    i just got hired at T.J. Maxx! Can you tell me what the dress code is?
    Thank You!

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They technically call it business casual! You can't wear blue jeans, shorts, or tank tops!

    • @chyna7443
      @chyna7443 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @thevashfan12392
    @thevashfan12392 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am more of a "Behind the scenes" kind of character a "roadie" if you will
    I have little to no presence and often nobody notices me

    • @JohnJohnson-mg1ql
      @JohnJohnson-mg1ql 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i would prefer that

    • @masuma1
      @masuma1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ramona Andersen I would rather do that coz I don’t wanna talk/ smile all the time!

  • @amandamiller7318
    @amandamiller7318 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These are great tips for the customers as well, especially be nice :)

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +Amanda Miller Thanks! :)

  • @vampirerulegrr
    @vampirerulegrr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is perfect I'm literally watching this before my tj maxx interview

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      YAY! Hope it went well!

  • @luna_nav377
    @luna_nav377 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still relevant !!

  • @laureny4495
    @laureny4495 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh hey girl! so perfect i go to tjmaxx orientation today! :D xx

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      oh good!! I hope it went okay! :)

  • @hussainmohammad2244
    @hussainmohammad2244 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank u very much madam for useful information

  • @KoalasBookCorner
    @KoalasBookCorner 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You look like an older version of Brooklyn and Bailey

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      omg what an honor!!

    • @KoalasBookCorner
      @KoalasBookCorner 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      tewsimple they are for sure gorgeous! You remind me of them so much :)

  • @stickymon1
    @stickymon1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you want to get married and try to make a big beautiful family and give back to our community every year?

  • @thearcadegamer8128
    @thearcadegamer8128 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your cute

  • @sakuntalashah319
    @sakuntalashah319 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Honey you seem like just a u tub blogger ...not a retailer

    • @TheVirtualStealth
      @TheVirtualStealth 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What does this even mean? A person can do multiple things with their time.

  • @xaheerkhan2902
    @xaheerkhan2902 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    speaking to fast

  • @joelatkins5433
    @joelatkins5433 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    As a male I didn't particularly think this video was helpful, the only reason I didn't give it a thumbs down was because you've only gotten seven thumbs down in the last two years and I'd feel bad being #8.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Joel Atkins As a female who has mostly worked retail jobs with other females, I don't think it'd be appropriate for me to give tips specifically to males. These are just things I've learned over the years. Thank you ever so much for not thumbsing this down, have a great day

    • @joelatkins5433
      @joelatkins5433 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wasn't looking for tips specifically for Males, I just didn't think any of these tips stood out, first tip, always smile and be polite, a given in the work force, communicate with your fellow employees, this can be deemed as unprofessional, but yes makes the day go much faster, third tip, don't wear things you love, especially rings, the reason you said don't wear rings was because you might lose them, even though you can completely come off unprofessional by being covered up with jewellery, next tip, have nice nails, and you stated this purely for the fact that when you point at stuff it'll make you uncomfortable, even though having poor nails(ten day old to be exact) is a huge problem if you're working in fashion, because if you don't good or respectable, how do you expect the customers to take your advice, next tip, if you're wearing clothing that isn't store bought, say it's a gift, that wasn't too bad, but if you get a regular customer coming in asking you the same question the next day and you continue to say it was a gift, then that causes a problem with trust, last tip, don't buy clothes from your work as you'll go broke, I understand the side of this, as you want to save money, but at the same time it's highly recommended to able to wear clothes from your own store, so if you get complimented, you can point it out on the shelves and say "Yeah I'm wearing this over here combined with this up here, and I absolutely love it", you get to use yourself as a display, that's just my opinion, I rush typed this so there will likely be a few grammar mistakes.

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      These are simply tips I gathered that have helped me in my retail jobs and I wanted to share them with everyone else. If you don't think they stand out, that's fine! They've helped others and that was my goal with this video

  • @kriggo1
    @kriggo1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that face is busted af

    • @tewsimple
      @tewsimple  6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      that's nice of you to say

    • @movicangel88
      @movicangel88 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your personality is busted af