The NRF Foundation is on a mission to inspire the next generation of retail leaders and help them prepare for their career journeys, Executive Director Ellen Davis says. The Student Program brings about 800 students to New York City this week during Retail's Big Show, where they get career advice from top executives and mentors.

The Student Program at Retail's BIG Show was this Friday, Jan. 12 through Sunday, Jan. 14. Check out the best tweets and see photos of #nrf2018 to find out why this event means so much to #retailsfuture. See what you missed.

NRF Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and NRF Foundation Executive Director Ellen Davis has joined "the gram." Follow one of NRF's most exciting SVPs to see how she champions retail on a daily basis. Follow Ellen.

Job seekers who want quick results should spend the first few days of their search researching companies, tweaking their resumes and reconnecting with networking partners, writes Heather Huhman. Make sure you've cleaned up your social media accounts, and use Sundays to set goals for the next week.

Using the Internet to investigate a company's culture and checking out how it uses social media can help you decide whether it's a place you'd like to work, writes Heather Huhman. You should talk to people who've worked there, observe people as you're waiting for your interview and ask the interviewer about the company's culture.