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What To Look For In A First Job

• Benefits of a Rotational Training Program
• Presented by
• Handleman Company

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Love Music?So Do We! Who is Handleman?

• Largest buyer of music in the world
• Our customers include Kmart, Wal-Mart and Meijer
• Sony BMGs largest customer
• Sells 1 out of every 10 pieces of U.S. music
  albums sold
• Sales continue to grow and exceed 1 Billion
• Continue to expand internationally with
  operations in Mexico, Brazil, Canada and the
  United Kingdom

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Operations Management Training Program

• 12 month rotational program split between
  Corporate Office and Automated Distribution
  Center
• Rotate through
• Field Sales - Merchandise Planning
• Operations - Music Purchasing
• Human Resources - Finance
• Customer Teams - Handleman Online
• Upon successful completion of program, placement
  at the Automated Distribution Center

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Benefits of the OMTP

• Exposure to wide range of areas
• Network throughout the company
• Work with people your own age
• Make an immediate impact
• Learn every aspect of the company Bringing it
  all together!

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Added Value to the OMTP

• Mentor/Sponsor Program
• Career Advice
• Support Network
• Exposure to Senior Management
• Group Presentations
• Serve as Mentors
• Advancement Opportunities
• Future Leaders of the Business

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Goals of the OMTP

• Train the Future Leaders of our Business
• Cross Functional Development
• Develop Professionalism Skills
• Placement at our Automated Distribution Center in
  Indianapolis

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IU Alumni at Handleman

• Pete Cline
• President and Chief Operating Officer
• Edward Hyden, BBA 01, Marketing/Operations
  Management
• Operations Management Trainee
• Philip Skinner, BBA 01, Marketing/Operations
  Management
• Operations Management Trainee

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Do You Have What It Takes?

• Passion for the Music Industry
• Strong People Orientation
• Desire to Work In a Fast-Paced Environment
• Prior Work Experience
• Leadership Qualities
• Wide Range of Academic Achievements
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Flexible and Open to Change

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Where Can You Find Us?

• Information Session
• Tuesday, September 18 700-800
• Room BU200
• Interview Dates
• November 6 7