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IT IS not too often that you hear a student at graduation say they are an aspiring retailer, or would like to be an owner of a brick and mortar store on Main Street. NRF Foundation Chair- man and CEO of the Container Store, Kip Tindell, asks, “Why Not?” In a recent letter to retail company executives, Tindell en- courages employers to partner with the NRF Foundation. He writes, “Join me and The Con- tainer Store, along with many other world class retailers, in making sure that many, many, many more of the best and brightest students coming out
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of school choose retail for their career.” The call to action is to promote retail as a rewarding and dynamic profession. Those organizations looking to become what Tindell calls, a Retail Ca- reers Employer Partner, require open opportunities for students to come in contact with prod- ucts, merchandising, marketing, vendor partnerships, and most importantly, people. Partners must pay a one time
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fee of $5,000, providing perma- nent access to an expanding pool of enthusiastic candidates. Partnering organizations will also have access to an online forum, “where blogs and other postings keep your company’s brand front and center when career seekers are ready to research employers and job opportunities,” emphasizes Tindell. And while the benefi ts are many, partners are expect- ed to make a proactive effort in attracting top talent to the industry. All departments of an organization must be on board, including HR, Recruiting, Mar- keting and Communications, as well as executives. Tindell suggests that reaching out to student groups in both colleg- es and high school by hosting internships or using social media will help in attracting potential candidates. Retail Careers Employer Part-
ners are encouraged to adopt The Container Store’s business
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