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Character Development is Part of Every Great Story

Character Development is Part of Every Great Story. Palo Alto, CA. Who we are. Borders Group is a leading global retailer of books, music, movies, gifts and stationery. This Fortune 500 Company had 2004 total store sales of $3.9 billion and a net income of $159.1 million

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Character Development is Part of Every Great Story

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  1. Character Development is Part of Every Great Story

  2. Palo Alto, CA Who we are Borders Group is a leading global retailer of books, music, movies, gifts and stationery. This Fortune 500 Company had 2004 total store sales of $3.9 billion and a net income of $159.1 million • 462 Borders superstores in the US • 42 Borders International superstores in U.K., Asia Pacific • 700 specialty retail stores • Paperchase Products, Ltd.

  3. Books, Music, Movies, Café and more… • Borders • Waldenbooks • Borders Express • Borders.com teamed with Amazon.com • Borders Outlet • Day by Day Calendars • Books, etc… • Brentano’s Singapore

  4. Careers at Borders Provide • Limitless opportunity • Fast-paced environment • Unparalleled culture • Formalized employee development and training • In 2004, 49% of positions filled internally

  5. College Graduate Training Program Provides an informative and interactive training program for May 2006 graduates. The program is designed with the following components to build a strong foundation for future leaders: • Mentor Guidance • Cross-Functional Team Project • Operational Activities • Professional Development Series • Functional Learning Lessons

  6. Finance Organization Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Finance & Asset Protection Planning & Reporting Treasury Tax Audit Real Estate

  7. Finance Rotation • The Finance rotation will train new college graduates for a career in Corporate Finance, by providing exposure to three key functional areas. • Accounts Payable • Audit • Inventory Control or Planning & Reporting • Rotation will last approximately 18 months. • At the end of the rotation, employees will be placed into a regular full-time position

  8. Finance Candidate Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent experience • Internship experience in accounting or finance preferred • Proven leadership abilities and demonstrated initiative • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Access • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and manage time to meet deadlines • Strong analytical and problem solving skills • Demonstrated organization and prioritization skills • Outstanding work ethic and a commitment to excellence

  9. Careers in Finance Manager Analyst III/Supervisor Analyst II Analyst I

  10. Performance Feedback • Weekly or bi-weekly one-on-ones with your manager • Midpoint touch base • Annual performance appraisal and merit increase • Two-way feedback

  11. Value of Employment Our People Strategy • Employee Development • Pay & Rewards • Benefits & Services • Work Environment • Allows for attraction, retention and increased productivity • Strengthens the value each employee gets from being a part of Borders Group

  12. Value of Employment Components • Base Pay • Pay Increases • Paid Personal Time • Paid Sick Time • Paid Vacation Time • Stock Options • Merchandise Discount • Rewards & Recognition • Medical • Dental • Life • Disability • Vision • 401(k) • Domestic Partner Benefits • Foundation Grant Assistance • Group Rate Discounts • Work/Life Balance Services • Flexible Work Schedule • Access to Technology • Safe Work Environment • Job Security • Casual Dress Code • Social Activities & Events • Volunteer Programs • Diverse Workforce • Open Communication • Confidence in Leadership • Job-specific Training • Technical Training • Management / LeadershipTraining • Opportunity to Learn from Manager / Mentor • Career Advancement Opportunities • Succession Planning

  13. Character Development is Part of Every Great Story

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