Here's how you can recover from a career setback in merchandising.

I agree. There are so many transferable skills that are used in merchandising. The tricky part is making it clear to others in the market what those skills are and essentially what we do as merchandisers of any capacity. We are usually masters of everything from business analytics to brand creation and implementation. Let's help others understand our roles and what we do!

Reflecting on a setback to understand why and most importantly how it went wrong, what can one do to correct it. Even some times correction is not possible one can give a try to start from fresh or where he left… And if you never had a setback it keeps your learning incomplete so failure is only a missed attempt and one has to try again with learning, full vigour and full force…

I agree with this point. We should analyze the situation throughly. We should redpond, not react whatever the situation is. Ability to perceive the inside and outside world is crucial now a days.

Do self reflection, engaging your peers to identify what might have caused the setback. identify a mentor to guide you through the process of self actualization. You can do this by identify areas where you might be struggling and update your skills. Above all stay positive and network

Yeah if not upgrading yourself and keeping ahead of the crowds quite a chance is changing business environment will leave you so far back that coming front will become unaffordable…

Upgrading and self updating is the key to success in any field that we take up, one must do this as practice and make it as habit

This is a must needed point. A merchandiser should be able to cope up with new skills required . Fashion industry is ever changing and merchat need to be trained alwyas.

Update your skills: Take this time to update your skills and knowledge in merchandising. Attend workshops, courses, or seminars to keep yourself informed about the latest trends and best practices in the industry.

básicamente te permite desarrollarte a nivel personal y laboral, diferenciarte de lo que otros puedan estar haciendo, ser mas competitivo y abrirte puertas a promociones tanto internas como externas.

Network make others know what you are worth and many senior hiring happens through networks… So if one is not enhancing network regularly his business and professional relationships are slowly going to go dim and is not possible to avoid in this modern era…

Networking opens the door of personal and business growth. Merchandising is all about building relatiknship with all stakeholders.

Network and build connections: Networking is crucial in the merchandising field. Connect with industry professionals, attend networking events, and engage with relevant communities to build meaningful connections that can lead to new opportunities.

I do believe that networking is crucial for overcoming a career setback in merchandising. Building strong professional relationships can open doors to new opportunities and provide valuable support. Attend industry events, join professional associations, and actively connect with peers online. Engaging in discussions and sharing your expertise not only enhances your knowledge but also makes you more visible in the industry. Learning from others and being open to collaborations can pave the way for new job prospects. In challenging times, your network can be your greatest asset.

Todo contacto es bueno aun la competencia, ahora con tantas herramientas puedes dar a conocer quien eres y lo que haces. Sin embargo el trato directo persona a persona es tan fuerte como tradicional, no basta ver numeros y expectativas eres tu quien hace crecer tu red, clientes, amigos y competencia.

Goals are needed to be calibrated against benchmarks, technological development, cost reduction pressure and so many factors what drives the existence of a company, internal factors like Human Resource, culture, directly connected but externals are customers and suppliers and indirectly connected but externals are govt bodies, competitors and other PESTEL factors…

Absolutrly an important point. After working for a certain time, one should reevaluate ones careee goals, interest, strength and weakness. Passion is really needed to excel in fashion industry. if passion and qualities does not suit , one should quit earleliest possible.

I prefer to see career setbacks in merchandising as an opportunity to adjust and realign my professional goals. Often, setbacks highlight the need for more realistic and achievable objectives. Taking time to reevaluate and set short-term milestones can provide a clearer direction. This not only aligns your goals with market realities but also leverages your personal strengths. Renewing your sense of purpose through adjusted goals is key to reclaiming your position in the industry. Remember, each step forward is progress towards long-term success.

Set new goals Define clear, actionable goals for your career in merchandising. Establish short-term and long-term objectives to focus your efforts and stay motivated as you work towards recovery and advancement.

siempre estar presente en los cambios, desde el clima, estar informado lo mas posible y tener plan de contingencia para redireccionar el objetivo y metas. Por excepcion se gana mas perdiendo pero es posible.

Positive attracts likes and positivism attracts whatever u wish from the universe… Positivism is what keeps energy alive to fight with setbacks, failures and critical challenging issues…

Merchandiers manamge people and process both. They have to be position in all situations to get the work done. Workplace environment is verry challenging.

Honestly, maintaining a positive attitude is crucial when recovering from a career setback in merchandising. It's natural to feel discouraged, but positivity will keep you motivated and receptive to new opportunities. Celebrate small victories to boost your confidence and remind yourself of your progress. Every successful merchandiser has faced challenges; resilience and optimism are what set them apart. Staying positive through tough times will help you navigate your career path more effectively. Embrace the journey, knowing that setbacks are stepping stones to greater achievements.

Stay positive and resilient It's important to maintain a positive attitude and stay resilient during this time. Remember that setbacks are a natural part of any career journey, and they provide opportunities for growth and learning.

El positivismo claro que sirve mas no va de acuerdo con las realidades y mercados cambiantes, ahora los clientes son mas demandantes y tienen razon, no basta el precio o innovacion, es el trato positivo hablar con la verdad sin afectar intereses propios y ajenos lo que te gana honestidad y clientes.

Many a time being in dilemma just puts time and work graph downtrend or flat and keeps you stuck, caught and preventing to move forward. Only decisive actions which are well thought on the scale of affordability, failure risk and success opportunities can take out from any such scenario. This is one of the most powerful strategy to be applied to lead yourself to ones ambition.

After experiencing a career setback in merchandising, I found that pivoting into a different field, such as corporate procurement created new opportunities. This move allowed me to see purchasing from more meticulous and slower pace while allowing leverage of transferable skills in product selection and contract negotiation. Unlike the high-pressure environment of merchandising, corporate procurement provides stability with less emphasis on consumer sales reducing the stress associated with fickle customers. This transition can offer balance to your career, utilizing your expertise in a new and impactful way.

Here I would say do not get disappeared from the markets , my suggestion is we must perform in such way that we merchandised by our work so we can avoid these setback’s, if any unavoidable circumstances take a step back leaving our experience baggage which will help us nurture by the others, create a self identity and that will build confidence to continue to be present in the active markets there we get to build some business opportunities for entrants.

Las Alianzas son relevantes muchas veces abrir mercado es tener mucho en contra para establecer tu marca, servicio o ser proveedor, pero si tienes los contactos adecuados es mas sencillo, el enemigo de mi enemigo es mi amigo