Employer & Alumni Insights: An Exploration of Career Paths and Hiring Trends in the Retail Industry

The retail industry is home to many careers beyond cashier roles that students may be most familiar with. From marketing to supply chain management, merchandising, computer science, finance, human resources, operations, leadership and management programs and more, the opportunities are boundless.

In this session you will gain a broader perspective on career paths and hiring trends from organizations who hire recent UConn graduates in the industry. You will hear:

  • Employer and Alumni insights within the industry so you can pass along this knowledge to your students when helping them navigate the job search process
  • Information about opportunities and organizations and how they fit within the targeted industry Employers and alumni will speak from the perspective of their experience working at their organization within the retail industry