Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQ's
Where is Sears Holdings Headquartered?
How can I obtain a copy of your annual report?
Employment FAQs
Do you promote from within?
How long will it generally take to be promoted from one position to another?
What is Sears Holdings' position on relocation?
What type of benefits does Sears Holdings offer?
What degrees or academic specialties does Sears Holdings target in recruiting?
Do you require previous experience?
What will I learn by working in the retail industry?
Why should I choose Sears Holdings over other retail employment opportunities?
Q. Where is Sears headquartered?
A. We are headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, roughly 35 miles northwest of Chicago.
Q. How can I obtain a copy of your Annual Report?
A. You can obtain a copy of the most recent Sears Holdings Annual Report by writing to:
Sears Holdings Corporation
3333 Beverly Road
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
(Electronic version here)
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Q. Do you promote from within?
A. 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.
Q. How long will it generally take to be promoted from one position to another?
A. 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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Q. What is Sears Holdings' position on relocation?
A. To be a member of one of our management training programs, you must be willing to relocate. As a trainee, we are training you to become a future leader in our organization. Opportunities exist nationwide, enabling you to develop professionally and manage your own career. Relocation support is provided to assist in these moves.
Q. What type of benefits does Sears Holdings offer?
A. As a Sears Holdings professional, you may be eligible for some of the best benefits in the industry:
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Plan
• Legal Plan
• 401k Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Associate Discount
• Sears Term Universal Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Vacation/Personal and National Holidays
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Q. What degrees or academic specialties does Sears Holdings target in recruiting?
A. Our new hires have a wide array of academic backgrounds from business management or business-related fields, including accounting and IT, to liberal arts.
Q. Do you require previous experience?
A. No. While we do hire experienced professionals, we most often hire directly from colleges and universities for our management training programs.
Q. What will I learn by working in the retail industry?
A. A career in retail can teach you the fundamentals of business, from marketing to organization and leadership. 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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Q. Why should I choose Sears Holdings over other retail employment opportunities?
A. There are many reasons, and other sections of this web site can help you understand them. But perhaps the most important is our culture, a unique combination of stability and innovation. We're a FORTUNE 50 company with a century-long record of success. Part of that success was the result of our relentless mission to keep serving the customer better, from our famous catalog of yesteryear to sears.com, our state-of-the-art e-commerce web site.
