HBCU Summit 2022

Company: Abercrombie & Fitch
Location: Jackson
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a portfolio of lifestyle brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, -abercrombie -kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks, and Social Tourist. Reaching customers across 120+ countries, we strive to create customer-centric, omni-channel experiences for our global customer base.
How do we do it? Every day, our associates show up and empower one another to stay curious and think big. As a team of relentless innovators, we aren't afraid to dream boldly. We are accountable and aim to the highest caliber to understand, push boundaries, and embrace change. We coach, mentor, care, and bring our best selves every day because we are in this together. Whether you lead yourself, a team, or the company, everyone is a leader at A&F.
Job Description
A&F is committed to building an infrastructure that amplifies all voices, as we work to continuously push the needle forward for our global customer. Our HBCU Summit provides a roadmap of potential career paths within the retail industry with a particular focus on Environmental and Social Governance and our HBCU communities. This event offers the opportunity to sharpen candidate profiles for corporate retail, exposure to industry leaders, a direct pipeline into A&F's dynamic roles across our stores organization and our Corporate Home Offices.
What Will You Be Doing?
Learning -about the A&F Co. -portfolio of -global -brands -and customers
Hearing -from teams across the business (and the world!) about -our -customer-driven business -decisions
Hearing from A&F executives and industry professional keynote speakers
Speaking candidly with HBCU alumni and Associate Resource Group members about their career journey's within retail
Developing with hands-on resume review and interview prep from industry professionals
Networking -with -HBCU students from across the country, A&F recruiters, and business leaders
Gaining -early access to future exploratory -programming and job opportunities -with A&F across our stores organization and Corporate Home Offices
What Will You Get?
Every attendee will get a gift box filled with some great A&F swag
Guaranteed first round interview for your preferred program track based on eligibility
A chance to win a grand prize all-expenses paid trip to our Global Home Office *if environment allows
What Do You Need to Bring?
Expected graduation year of 2022 -- 2026
Enrollment at an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
Passion for the A&F brands
Curiosity about a career in retail
Ability to thrive -and collaborate -in team-based settings
Proven leadership experience
Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
Desire -to learn more!
Additional Information
A&F's HBCU Summit -will be held for one day (date TBD Spring 2022). There will be a select number of spots available and invites will occur on a rolling basis.
To be eligible for consideration students must also submit their resume.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity employer. -All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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