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Avoid these counterproductive resume "tricks"
Don't get too clever with your resume by switching formats or filling it with keywords, Alison Green writes. Hiring managers are onto the tricks, she writes, so trying them out can easily backfire. U.S. News & World Report/On Careers blog (1/26)

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Can women at the top boost retailers' bottom line?
Women control 70% of household spending but only one out of every 20 retail chief executives is a woman, said Joan Toth, CEO of the Network of Executive Women. "Advancing women leaders is not just the right thing, it's the smart thing," she said. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Food & Beverage (1/26)

Why young professionals should embrace risk
Take risks early in your career to force yourself to learn, says Faizolhardi Zubairy, a digital media executive. "You need to always push yourself outside your comfort zone. Nothing changes if you are not taking risks in your career," he argues. The Huffington Post (1/25)

Retailers on the Rise

How one retailer and entrepreneur is paying it forward
Serial entrepreneur and retailer Eileen Gordon Chiarello created crowdfunding site Barnraiser to help fellow foodies launch their sustainable startups. "This business idea chased me around until I figured out what it was," she said. Food & Nutrition Magazine online (1/22)

Adidas' U.S. head seeks to reclaim retailer's cool
Mark King's mandate as president of Adidas' North American division is to win back U.S. consumers. "[Y]es we're a performance brand, but our designs need to resonate with the U.S. athlete. Until we look cool to an American kid, we aren't going to sell any gear to them," he said. Fortune (1/22)

Noteworthy from NRF

Find you and your friends -- or colleagues -- on Flickr!
Did we catch you in action at Retail's BIG Show? We captured top moments from the Student Program, inaugural NRF Foundation Gala and more on camera -- and we're sharing them with you through NRF's Flickr. Take a look at the amazing photos, and see if you can find yourself or company. See for yourself.

Kohl's, HSN and Walgreens recruiters reveal tips to get hired
How can you get a foot in the door with the retail company of your dreams? In this short video, retail talent acquisition executives from Belk, Kohl's, HSN, The Container Store and Walgreens share top tips for getting hired through a strong resume, cover letter and interview skills. Watch the video.

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