What To Look For In Your First JobWhat To Look For In Your First Job

Benefits of a Rotational Training Benefits of a Rotational Training ProgramProgram

Presented by:Presented by:

Handleman CompanyHandleman Company

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Who is Handleman?Who is Handleman?

Largest distributor of music in the world Customers include Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Kmart,

Pamida, and Shopko Major customer of BMG, Sony, UMVD, WEA and

EMD Sell 1 out of every 10 pieces of U.S. music Sales continue to grow and exceed $1.3 Billion Continue to expand internationally with

operations in Mexico, Canada, Brazil, Argentina and the United Kingdom

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A Great First Job:A Great First Job:The Benefits of a Rotational Training The Benefits of a Rotational Training

ProgramProgram

Exposure to all areas of the company Focus on training and development Multi-tasking and variety of projects Exposure to various management styles Learn to adapt to change A stepping stone to an exciting career More time to figure out what you REALLY want

to do!

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Exposure to All Areas of the Exposure to All Areas of the CompanyCompany

Understand process flows for various departments

Understand the implications of projects on other departments

Increase efficiency throughout the company

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Focus on Training & DevelopmentFocus on Training & Development

Professional Learning Providers In-House Training & Development Tuition Reimbursement

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Multi-Tasking & Variety of ProjectsMulti-Tasking & Variety of Projects

Understand day-to-day activities Understand interaction between departments

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Exposure to Various Management Exposure to Various Management StylesStyles

Observe managers Work with mentors and sponsors Develop your own management style

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Learn to Adapt to ChangeLearn to Adapt to Change

Change is in the nature of business Become a leader of change!

“Our only security is our ability to change.” 

~John Lilly, Physicist

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A Stepping Stone to an Exciting A Stepping Stone to an Exciting CareerCareer

Unlimited career paths Handleman rotational training program

graduates have become:

o Senior Supply Chain Analysts

o Assistant Managers

o Directors

o Account Executives

o And More!

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More Time to Figure Out What You More Time to Figure Out What You REALLY Want to Do!REALLY Want to Do!

Explore your areas of interest Take on a career path with variety

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Operations Management Training Operations Management Training Program Program

12 month rotational program Rotate through the corporate office Rotate through the Automated Distribution

Center Goal: Develop Future Leaders of our Business

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IU Alumni at HandlemanIU Alumni at Handleman

OMT Program Graduates Edward Hyden, BS '01, Marketing/Operations Mgmt.

– Senior Supply Chain Analyst

Philip Skinner, BS '01, Marketing/Operations Mgmt.

– Assistant Manager 2nd Shift – Indy ADC

Kevin Garvey, BS '02, Marketing/Management

– Assistant Manager 2nd Shift – Indy ADC Biansheel Dhanak, BS ’03, Finance & Business Process Mgmt.

– Operations Management Trainee Gina Garrett, BS ’03, Business Process Mgmt., Finance & Operations

Mgmt.

– Operations Management Trainee

Another IU Graduate Pete Cline

– President and Chief Operating Officer

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Where Can You Get More Info on Where Can You Get More Info on Handleman’s Operations Management Handleman’s Operations Management

Training Program?Training Program?

Information SessionMonday, October 15th 6:30–8:00 pm

BU 102

Interview Dates

November 4th & 5th

Kelley School of Business - BPO