Retail recruiters receive dozens of CVs a day. How do you make yours stand out? Whether you’re applying for a cashier job or an assistant store manager role, your CV needs to be clean, relevant, and results-focused.
1. Keep It Short and Focused
One page is often enough. Use bullet points, bold headings, and clean formatting to make it easy to scan.
✅ Include:
- Full name and contact info
- Professional summary
- Work experience
- Key skills
- Education & certifications
2. Tailor Each CV to the Role
Generic CVs get ignored. Use the job ad to highlight specific skills or experience (e.g., “stock management”, “POS systems”, “customer service metrics”).
3. Highlight Achievements, Not Just Duties
Instead of saying:
“Responsible for opening the store”
Try:
“Opened store daily and increased early sales by 12% through effective merchandising”
4. Include Retail Keywords
Retail employers often use software to screen CVs. Use keywords like:
customer service, cash handling, inventory, sales targets, team collaboration
5. Keep Your Formatting Clean
Use a simple font (Arial, Calibri), avoid images, and save your CV as a PDF.
A strong retail CV gets to the point, matches the job description, and shows you can deliver results. Take the time to refine it—you’ll get more interviews and better offers.