Making contacts and networking can help you find your dream job.
Retailing is one of the most public industries.
Networking in retail can open doors you may have never known existed. Only 20 to 30 percent of job vacancies are advertised. Many employers prefer to fill positions, especially the more high skilled, high paying ones, by word of mouth. This is particularly true for smaller companies, which account for more than 90 percent of all retailers. And, if this person has the power to hire, he or she may even have a position for you.