Meet other students and Career Development Center (CDC) staff in NYC during Spring Break for a unique inside look at Macy’s.
Details: Wednesday, March 16th, 11:30 am, Macy’s Herald Square
Sign up on the Bridge by March 10th
Arrive NO LATER than 11:30am to Herald Square 151 W. 34th St (Executive Entrance) and CDC staff member will be waiting for you.
AGENDA:
- 11:45-12:15 Welcome & Company Overview with Holly Julian, Manager, College Relations
- 12:15-12:45 Lunch & Networking with Andy Cox ’05, Group Vice President, Merchandise Planning
- 12:45-1:30 Alumni Executive Panel on Macy’s Omnichannel Strategy; meet Macy’s corporate employees and learn about their career paths.
- 1:30-3:00 HSQ Store Tour – be ready for a unique opportunity to see more than just Macy’s store: you will also visit offices, creative spaces, merchandise storage and more.
- 3:00 Conclude Tours and wrap up
Be prepared to hear about Macy’s key business strategies and come with questions for presenters throughout the day and the panel.
Prepare for your Trip: Job Knowledge & Macy’s Brand:
- Job Knowledge: Research the Merchant Buying/Planning roles, gain a basic understanding of the role competencies & job responsibilities. Get job overviews on Macy’s website Careers After College
- Macy’s Brand: Get a feel for the Company’s culture & brand through a variety of the online forums/social profiles that will help you research including Macy’s virtual pressroom, Youtube videos, Facebook Page, Linkedin “Macy’s Student Network” Group, and @macyscollege Twitter Feed
Students please note: In addition to signing up for this trip on the Bridge you also need to sign the electronic “OFF-CAMPUS ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE FORM” for the event. IMPORTANT: You will NOT be able to participate in the event if the for is not signed.
Additional Company Information – Macy’s Overview:
Begin your career with one of the top 50 most attractive employers in the country. Macy’s Inc. is one proven company behind two iconic brands: Macy’s & Bloomingdale’s. With more than 700 stores nationwide and the Macys.com & Bloomingdales.com e-commerce channels, Macy’s Inc. employs approximately 175,000 people and achieved $28.1 billion in sales in 2014. Driven by a “Teams Win” environment, our focus is to foster a culture of growth & innovation, while continually developing our talented, diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on creating empowered leaders who make impactful decisions that contribute to the success of our company. Our internships and executive development programs provide you the opportunity to become an impactful leader at Macy’s. Through exposure to senior leadership, involvement in company wide strategies, and continual professional development, you have the tools in place to build your successful career.