Is 5 years or more management experience in any field not good enough for getting a retail manager job?
Asked by man
i have minimum of 6 years experience as a manager in warehouse and construcion business, recently I applied for manager's position in all the leading drug stores in NewYork but all I got was negative answers. note: (posted job requirement is only 1-2 years experience) Can anyone tell me what could be the reason? Not to mention that I am 33 yrs old and a licensed pharmacist from overseas (not recognised here). i forgot to mention that 6 years ago i had a supervisor position in retail for about 2 years.

Best Answer:
I think it is plenty... But, your management experience is not in retail it is in construction and warehouse. you might ask one of them directly why you did not get the job and what you could do or improve on. Also ask them 1-2 years experience in what - I assume they will say retail management. Good luck! Oh yeah - there is also the possiblity that they may consider you over qualified. That happens a lot too...

Warehouse work and retail is completely different. If you have never worked in retail before, most require you to start at the bottom and work yourself up, depends on the store's policy, but could have to work there for 2 to 5 years, before being promoted.
Answered by dvwrg