From my previous review, I was a former sales associate interviewing to become a visual merchandiser. After weeks of dogging management I got an interview with the visual manager, who asked me very serious questions regarding the job, and a rigorous skill test of assembling outfits. she said she'd contact me a week later. she didn't, so I went into the store to find her and follow up, and she said she'd schedule me an interview with the field visual manager over the weekend for that Monday and she'd call. she didn't call again, turns out she was sick. I went in the next few days and luckily the field visual manager was there the second day, so I talked to her directly and scheduled an interview for the next week. the interview with her was especially pleasant, she was really easygoing and asked me questions about how I got along with management and co-workers alike when I worked here, and how I would do things differently. I particularly enjoyed the interview, I left with a good feeling. she asked me what I thought about being an accessory specialist, to which I replied I could do it. I knew she was actually considering me for a job when she asked this question. Like I said in my previous review, they are in desperate need for visuals, AND accessory specialists. I just heard back from the visual manager today, who offered me a position as a full time accessory specialist. after 2 months of persistence I finally have a job offer.
All in all, go for it only if you really want to. Retail in itself is very grueling and relatively unprofessional compared to other jobs. I will say one thing, it taught me how to be deliberate, confident, and tenacious, which are all very valuable skills for when you're job hunting.