Every time my family and I went to the mall, we used to visit our friend Penelope* at the clothing store where she worked. Though she no longer works at this store, she has fond memories from working there. Here she shares some thoughts about the sales industry.

What was an average day like for you?

Usually, when I got there, if there was an item you had to push or was your topic item—each person had their own—you had to suggest it to customers. If someone would buy shorts, you’d suggest a shirt. It was pretty much suggesting items and straightening up whatever section you were in charge of. You had to make it look like it looked in the book, as nice and neat as you could and that was it. Then I’d take a break!

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