1. Overseas employee trips

2. Extent of salary adjustments

1. The work of an apparel merchandising assistant is very miscellaneous and tedious. You need to assess whether you can handle many unexpected situations or the supervisor’s unusual errands.

2. Cliques are a serious issue. Remember to keep your eyes open and observe the office dynamics. If you can hide, dodge, or avoid getting involved in gossip, don’t get dragged into it—or choose a side from the very beginning.

3. When a customer complaint occurs, you have to transform into a production control coordinator, then get caught between the sales team and the vendor, arguing until the issue is resolved.