1. Like no other career in the world
Bloomingdale’s
Like no other career in the world

2. Bloomingdale’s Overview
Over 130 years of Retail Leadership
Headquartered in New York City
32 Locations in 12 States
Division of Federated Department Stores

3. Retail Career Opportunities
Merchant Development Program
Buying/Planning Career Path
Management Development Program
Store Management Career Path

4. Merchant Career Path

5. Interview Process On-Campus On-Site – 2nd Interviews Internet
Career Fairs
1st Interviews through UCS
On-Site – 2nd Interviews
Company Headquarters
Internet

6. Qualifications Organizational/Time Management Skills Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Computer Skills
Team Player
Leader – Takes Initiative

7. Merchant Training Program
8-Week Development Program
10 – 15 People in Each Training Group
Classroom and On-The-Job Training
Placement into Assistant Buyer Position

8. A Day in the Life of an Assistant Buyer

9. Bloomingdale’s Recruitment
Marketing Career Fair – 9/20
Retailology Live - 10/12
Pre-Interview Session – 10/28
Interviews at UCS – 10/29