In the last few months, many of you have commented and/or posted on social media as well as expressed to us at Women in Retail Leadership Circle events that you’re in a career transition, looking for a new role, or wondering about a second career or pivot.

I get it, it’s tough out there. While job growth in the retail sector appears to be on an upward trajectory — a GlobalData second-quarter analysis from this year found that there was a 16 percent rise in new job postings compared with the previous quarter — the way we hire and get hired has changed drastically in the last few years. Job seekers are more closely examining a workplace’s culture, demanding more flexibility, and expecting more empathy and vulnerability from their leaders.

That’s where Women in Retail comes in. Not only do we have a fantastic job board for members that is sourced in part from the travel and hospitality community, but we also have resources such as member workshops on crafting your narrative for your next opportunity, videos on how to successfully pivot, articles on how to leverage AI for your career transition, and more to help you figure out exactly what you want in a new job and how to go about getting it.

And if you’re hiring, we want to know about it! Submit a job here or email me at malbiges@napco.com with the job posting.

Let Women in Retail be the ultimate resource for you when it comes to your job search. If you’re not a member, apply today to get access to our job board and our exclusive career-related content.