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POSITION SUMMARY
If you're considering a career in Loss Prevention or business management, then our Loss Prevention Internship Program may be the smartest choice you can make. You'll get hands-on learning about internal investigations, shoplifter detection and detention, safety and shortage control-related skills. This 12-week assignment is designed to provide you an overview for the loss prevention industry and the culture of Sears Holdings Corporation.
LOCATION
Hoffman Estates, Illionis
QUALIFICATIONS >>
- Junior Status (in last summer before graduation)
- Strong academic performance
- Demonstrated leadership abilities
- Involvement in extracurricular activities
- Dedication to Customer Service
- Good problem solving skills
- Energy, Enthusiasm, and “can do” attitude
- Team-building skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to influence others
- Permanent Employment Authorization/U.S. Citizen
RESPONSIBILITIES >>
As a Loss Prevention intern you will work in the corporate office and in the field (stores), experiencing first-hand what goes into a successful loss prevention business. The internship program is divided into three phases, each lasting a few weeks.
- First, you'll work directly with the Director of Operations, developing project management, analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Next, you'll rotate through and participate in various functions of a store, including Operations and Loss Prevention. This rotation will give you a broad view of the retail and loss prevention industry
- Finally, you will return to the corporate office where you will be assigned several challenging assignments which will allow you the opportunity to apply the knowledge and experience gained in the store. Your experience will culminate in a special project in which you'll perform analysis of a business problem within the company, assessing its root causes, current state and potential solutions. You'll also compare data from the competition and look for industry best practices
PAST PROJECT WORK COMPLETED >>
- Created an awareness program for stores, with a focus on shrink and safety topics for each month
* Please review our staffing process to learn how to be considered for any of our college programs.
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