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Retail and sales
Sales assistants sell products and help customers.
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You'll usually need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a Level 2 course. You'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a Level 3 course.
You could get into this job through a retailer Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You could apply for permanent jobs after getting some experience from a temporary job in a store at busy periods, like Christmas, or a weekend job.
Volunteering
Getting experience volunteering in a charity shop will give you retail skills and could lead into paid work.
You can apply directly for jobs. Employers may ask for some GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English and maths. Retail or customer service experience will also be helpful. It will help if you: are confident about selling have a positive, helpful attitude can get on well with a wide range of customers. Some stores, like mobile phone or DIY shops, may expect you to have good knowledge of their products before you apply.
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In this role you could:
With experience you could become a retail supervisor, manager or departmental manager. You may be able to gain further qualifications for these roles through higher level Apprenticeships like a retail leadership degree apprenticeship. You could specialise in customer services, visual merchandising or buying. You could also set up and run your own independent shop or stall.
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