Perry Said:

Retail Management -Is an economics degree enough?

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Strictly speaking, you don't *need* a degree for retail management most of the time. If your store requires it, maybe that means you work for a good store, I don't know. Either way, Econ will be just fine, especially since you have useful minors.

(Off topic: I hope that in the future you will consider using your degree to move up to the corporate office and actually use your skills.)

Felicia Said:

Has anyone here ever heard of/ attended "LNT University"?

We Answered:

nope never heard of it

Kent Said:

Career Path for Retail Store Managers?

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I am a retail manager. And I'm going to tell you that it is a terrible, terrible job if you ever want to do anything else career-wise outside of retail. Retail experience, even management, usually equals nothing outside of the retail sector. The only good thing you can say that you got from retail is outstanding customer service skills.

I would take the job, however, I would vow to stay there for a minimum of one year (anything less than that doesn't really hold much value) and a maximum of 3 years (anything more than that will kill you!). After you have done that time, it should be fairly easy to move up (within the company) to buying and merchandising.

Good luck!

Marsha Said:

Short term training programs for "in the meantime"?

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Are you presentable and polished? Can you type and use computers decently? If so, then just as you are, you could try applying for receptionist jobs. If your skills in those areas are lacking, you could take some admin-type classes at your local community college - maybe even do a short-term certificate in office management - and then enter the field in that way, for relatively short money. As a receptionist, you'd make around what you're looking for, perhaps more, and it's a solid job. Not necessarily exciting, but solid, and often provides benefits. It's not the type of job that interferes with your private life, so you'd have time for private lessons and etc. And your past experience in retail and in the library will benefit your resume re: a job like this.

You could also do the same sort of thing to try to become an administrative assistant, as an alternative; but that often requires a higher level of admin skills. But admins are in demand in most areas of the US, and in many cases, you only need that certificate, or even just the right skills, in order to enter the profession.

If you have any trouble finding a full time job in those areas, you can try temping for a while, to gain experience for your resume, and then jump into a job.

Your local community college will be the cheapest option re: education. You can also find such certificate programs at local trade schools, but those tend to be a lot more expensive, and I'm not interested in you taking on a lot of educational debt at this point, when your real educational goal is music school.

Paula Said:

How long is the training program at Verizon Wireless?

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I wouldn't know, where in so cal did you get your job? Was the interview hard? How long did it take you to get it?