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Why was Sears Holdings created?
On November 17, 2004, Kmart Holdings corporation announced its intention to purchase Sears, Roebuck and Co citing operating synergies and the ability to leverage brands and real estate . The merger of Kmart and Sears as Sears Holdings Corporation closed on March 24, 2005. Our new company agreed to continue the operations of both Sears and Kmart stores.
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Where is Sears headquartered?
We are headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, roughly 35 miles northwest of Chicago.
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How big is Sears Holdings?
With our combined footprint of Sears, Kmart, The Great Indoors, Lands? End, and speciality stores, we operate over 3,400 stores in all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. We are also the nation?s largest home services provider. We generate over $50 billion in revenue annually through all of our businesses.
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How many employees work at Sears Holdings?
We currently employ over 300,000 associates and continue to bring new talent into the organization.
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Does Sears Holdings provide relocation assistance?
Yes, we may provide relocation assistance depending upon the position and location.
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Does Sears Holdings promote from within?
We have an excellent internal posting system that lists job opportunities that Sears Holdings has available. This posting system is accessible to all managers across all businesses, and it helps associates manage their own careers - something we encourage everyone to do.
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How long will it generally take to be promoted from one position to another?
You can expect to spend a minimum of 12-18 months in any assignment. This allows you to remain in an assignment long enough to master it and begin to add some significant value. Your talents, efforts and desire will influence the speed of each promotion, as will our business needs.
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What is the best way to submit my resume?
We accept resumes via online for all positions within our company. Visit our search jobs page to begin your career search.
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What benefits does Sears Holdings offer?
For a full listing, please visit our benefits section.
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What will I learn by working in the retail industry?
A career in retail can teach you the fundamentals of business, from marketing to organizational and leadership skills. It also offers you the chance to develop other talents that are uniquely important in our industry. For example, you'll gain a profound understanding of the ever-changing tastes and needs of an extremely large and diverse customer base.
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Do you offer opportunities for recent college graduates?
Whether you just received your Bachelor?s or MBA, we have several opportunities for recent college graduates. Please visit our college programs page to learn more.
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Do you offer internships?
We have great internship programs for current undergraduates or MBA students. Please visit our college programs page to learn more.
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