Character Development is Part of Every Great Story

Who we are Borders Group is a leading global retailer of books, music, movies, gifts and stationery. This Fortune 500 Company had 2004 total store sales of $3.9 billion and a net income of $159.1 million 462 Borders superstores in the US 42 Borders International superstores in U.K., Asia Pacific 700 specialty retail stores Paperchase Products, Ltd. Palo Alto, CA

Books, Music, Movies, Café and more… Borders Waldenbooks Borders Express Borders.com teamed with Amazon.com Borders Outlet Day by Day Calendars Books, etc… Brentano’s Singapore

Careers at Borders Provide Limitless opportunity Fast-paced environment Unparalleled culture Formalized employee development and training In 2004, 49% of positions filled internally

College Graduate Training Program Provides an informative and interactive training program for May 2006 graduates. The program is designed with the following components to build a strong foundation for future leaders: Mentor Guidance Cross-Functional Team Project Operational Activities Professional Development Series Functional Learning Lessons

Finance Organization Finance & Asset Protection Treasury Audit Planning & Reporting Real Estate Tax Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Finance Rotation The Finance rotation will train new college graduates for a career in Corporate Finance, by providing exposure to three key functional areas. Accounts Payable Audit Inventory Control or Planning & Reporting  Rotation will last approximately 18 months.  At the end of the rotation, employees will be placed into a regular full-time position

Finance Candidate Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent experience Internship experience in accounting or finance preferred Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated initiative Strong written and verbal communication skills Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Access Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and manage time to meet deadlines Strong analytical and problem solving skills Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills Outstanding work ethic and a commitment to excellence

Manager Analyst III/Supervisor Analyst II Analyst I Careers in Finance

Performance Feedback Weekly or bi-weekly one-on-ones with your manager Midpoint touch base Annual performance appraisal and merit increase Two-way feedback

Value of Employment Our People Strategy Employee Development Pay & Rewards Benefits & Services Work Environment Allows for attraction, retention and increased productivity Strengthens the value each employee gets from being a part of Borders Group

Value of Employment Components Base Pay Pay Increases Paid Personal Time Paid Sick Time Paid Vacation Time Stock Options Merchandise Discount Rewards & Recognition Medical Dental Life Disability Vision 401(k) Domestic Partner Benefits Foundation Grant Assistance Group Rate Discounts Work/Life Balance Services Flexible Work Schedule Access to Technology Safe Work Environment Job Security Casual Dress Code Social Activities & Events Volunteer Programs Diverse Workforce Open Communication Confidence in Leadership Job-specific Training Technical Training Management / Leadership Training Opportunity to Learn from Manager / Mentor Career Advancement Opportunities Succession Planning

Character Development is Part of Every Great Story