Career guides for entrepreneurial job seekers

In today's competitive job market, it takes an entrepreneurial spirit to succeed. If you possess the mind-set of an entrepreneur and are seeking employment in entrepreneurial industries, Entrepreneur introduces its new Pocket Guides on careers. These compact, concise guides give you a head start over the competition by revealing the inside scoop on the business culture and success factors in a given career. They offer straight-shooting information on the top opportunities, salary specifics, resume tips that are guaranteed to get an interview, and more. Plus, you can discover their perfect career through perceptive personality tests.

Retailing is one of the fastest-growing segments of the economy. In addition to the traditional retail giants, it's estimated that nearly 70,000 retail businesses are started each year. In this guide, a customer-service expert provides an insightful overview of the retail industry, with advice on what types of jobs are available, what type of person is best suited to them, landing a position, and impressing the higher-ups.