Want to be the CEO of an international company like
Target? Or maybe electronics is your
thing and being the CEO of Best Buy would be your dream job. Well, let me give
you the inside scoop on how Robert Ulrich, CEO of Target Corporation from
1994-2008 and Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, got their starts. You might want
to right this down so go get a pen. Are
you ready? Here it is…they worked in retail.
Robert Ulrich started as a Cart Attendant, then held various
positions including Sales Manager, Buyer, Group Manager and Vice President for
Dayton Hudson department Store Group (now Target.)
As for Brad Anderson, he attained a Bachelor’s degree in
sociology and went to work as a salesperson for a music store. He rose up through the ranks, eventually
becoming Vice President, Executive Vice President, President and COO and,
later, CEO of Best Buy.
Retail companies are famous from promoting from within. In fact, when they hire college grads it is with the intent to train them so that they can, in fact, climb the corporate
ladder. They look for applicants who
enjoy working with people, have enthusiasm and motivation and can think on
their feet.
Two giants in the retail industry will be visiting The
Career Center to speak with students about managerial training programs. Target
will be holding an information session on Tuesday, April 29 from 5:30-7:00 and
Macy’s will be holding “Meet & Greet” sessions on Tuesday, May 6 from
10:00-12:00 and 2:00-4:00 (stop in anytime during the Macy’s open hours.)
Hope to see you there!
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| Darlene Johnson, Senior Associate Director |
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