<![CDATA[AT&T - College Hire Programs jobs]]> http://connect.att.jobs/careers/college-hire-programs-jobs en <![CDATA[Retail Leadership Development Program Various Locations (2012) - (Atlanta, Georgia)]]> The multi-faceted Retail Sales Leadership Program provides participants with training and experiences that will prepare them to step into retail management positions and launch a promising, progressive career with the skills and confidence that ensure success. Core components of the program which is conducted in Atlanta at AT&T’s wireless division headquarters, include:


  • Intensive 6-month focus on developing leadership, management and coaching skills

  • Classroom training and practical, hands-on assignments – both individual and team-oriented

  • On-site, in-store rotations interacting and learning from our very best retail experts

  • Includes working in a retail store for 6 weeks so you are fully prepared when you graduate from the program!

Once you graduate, you will be placed in a retail store location. There, your responsibilities will be to:



  • Develop and lead a professional retail sales team to ensure achievement of store/kiosk revenue targets, operational goals and 100% customer satisfaction.

  • Supervise the overall daily operation of a store including hiring, coaching, disciplining, and scheduling of employees to ensure cost effective and quality Store Operations.

  • Ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Maintain inventories at adequate levels, promote sales, and maintain the appearance of the store.

  • Complete accounting and paperwork associated with cash receipts and prices and conduct physical inventories.

  • Meet assigned sales performance and profitability criteria.

  • Set appropriate individual performance standards for the store/kiosk in line with national standards.

  • Develop, implement and monitor a store prospecting plan to increase sales.

  • Facilitate and participate in weekly staff training/educational sessions to increase knowledge, create high levels of motivation, and inspire team to achieve results.

  • Establish and monitor store/kiosk work schedules and staffing issues to effectively manage payroll expenses.

  • Exhibit a high level of leadership presence within all aspects of the business and other internal departments.

  • Effectively manage profit and loss responsibility for store/kiosks and protect company assets.

  • Analyze various business reports for trend analysis and strategic planning purposes.


You will be responsible for all functions of the retail store/kiosk to include sales, customer service, inventory, and technical troubleshooting. You will maintain internal visual merchandising and in-store displays and ensure store appearance meets company standards at all times. You will analyze transactions to continuously find methods to simplify procedures, improve processes, and maximize resources.


Required Qualifications:


  • Must in the process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in the next 10 months or have obtained a Bachelor’s degree within the past year

  • Demonstrated leadership abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident status

  • Willingness to relocate to Atlanta, GA for duration of program and travel to markets as needed

  • Willingness to relocate anywhere within AT&T’s U.S. coverage area upon completion of the program based upon current business needs

  • Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug test

  • The successful candidate will be able to perform the following with or without reasonable accommodation:

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays upon graduation of the program

  • Ability to operate a personal computer, wireless equipment, copier and fax


Desired Qualifications:


  • Undergraduate degree emphasizing Business, Retail Management or Marketing

  • Prior retail or customer service experience

  • 3.0 or higher grade point average

  • Experience leading at least two different organizations on campus

AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

]]> Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT 2114234-Atlanta-College <![CDATA[AT&T Leadership Development Program Fulltime - (Texas)]]> At AT&T, you have the opportunity to lead in an environment where relentless innovation for human progress is at the core of what we do. You can work and collaborate on initiatives that truly rethink what is possible in the way people and businesses connect with the world.


For over 20 years, LDP has been preparing leaders to take on the most complex challenges in communications; we never stop pushing the limits.


Through a series of customized rotational assignments, we seek to align your strengths to roles that position you to make impactful contributions across our business.


As a participant, you will have the opportunity to experience:


  • Impactful supervisory assignments across core business units

  • Conferences and training curriculum geared toward leadership/executive development

  • Structured "Executive Mentoring" program

  • Supplemental development, example "Innovation Challenges"

  • Local networking and community service events

  • Advancement Opportunities based on individual performance

  • On-going developmental and career coaching as a program graduate




Jump start your career with a company that has been named:


· World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company, FortuneMagazine (1997 -2000, 2002 -2004, 2006, 2008 -2009).

· We rank 8th in the Fortune 500 list.Top 50 Companies for Diversity and Hall of Fame, Diversity Inc (2001 -2011)


· The 2010 Undergraduate IDEAL Employer Rankings-AT&T jumped 9 spots this year to 68


· WE Magazine top 50 employers for women (2011)


· 40 Best Companies for Diversity, Black EnterpriseMagazine (2005, 2007-2010)


· Diversity Elite 60, Hispanic Business Magazine(2005-2010)



Candidate Requirements:


  • MBA or Masters

  • Technical Undergraduate Degree a plus

  • Demonstrated leadership in supervisory positions or extra-curricular organizations

  • Willingness to work wherever AT&T operates (Main locations: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, San Ramon and location in New Jersey)

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident or other protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. Sec 1324(b)(3). H Visas are currently not being sponsored.





AT&T is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V


]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT 2023610-Texas-Entry-Level <![CDATA[AT&T Leadership Development Program Internship - (Texas)]]> Our "Flagship" Leadership Development Program (LDP) Internships




At AT&T, you have the opportunity to work in an environment where relentless innovation for human progress is at the core of what we do. You can work and collaborate on initiatives that truly rethink what is possible in the way people and businesses connect with the world.


The LDP Internship Program is designed for graduate students who are within one year of graduation. This 10-12 week summer program offers high caliber students an excellent opportunity to do challenging work while evaluating their compatibility with AT&T.


As a participant, you will experience:


  • An opportunity to jump start your career with an ever-evolving leader in the telecommunications industry

  • Merge your academic experience with challenging real world work experience

  • Work amongst a diverse group of talented individuals with a variety of educational backgrounds on meaningful projects that impact AT&T's business

  • Exposure to key executives within AT&T

  • Internships are located in Atlanta GA; Chicago IL; Dallas TX; and San Ramon CA

  • Consideration for AT&T's Leadership Development Full Time Program




Jump start your career with a company that has been named:


  • Among the "50 World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune. (2008-2010)

  • "World's Most Admired Telecommunications Company" by Fortune 11 out of the last 14 years. (2009)

  • Among the "Top Companies for Executive Women" by NAFE (2010) based on its policies and practices encouraging women's' advancement.

  • Among the "Top Ten Most Inclusive Fortune 100 Companies for Hispanics" by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Corporate Index Survey. (2009)

  • Among the "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" by DiversityInc for the company's diversity and inclusion initiatives.



Candidate Requirements


  • MBA or Masters

  • Final year before graduation

  • Exceptional collaboration/interdependence skills

  • Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and concisely across regional, functional, and cultural boundaries

  • Strong presentation skills

  • Demonstrated leadership experience in supervisory positions or extra-curricular organizations

  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident or other protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. Sec 1324(b)(3). H Visas are currently not being sponsored.



]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:00:00 GMT 2023395-Texas-Entry-Level <![CDATA[AT&T Financial Leadership Program Fulltime - (Texas)]]>


AT&T is recognized as one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications services to businesses. We also have the nation's fastest mobile broadband network and the largest international coverage of any U.S. wireless carrier, offering the most phones that work in the most countries; the largest Wi-Fi network in the United States based on branded and operated hotspots; and the largest number of total broadband connections in the United States.


The AT&T Financial Leadership Program (FLP) is a nationally recognized, three-year leadership development program designed to cultivate the future business leaders of the AT&T Finance Organization.


Participants in this program complete three, one-year job rotations within our Finance Organization and Operations. Rotations are offered in many different areas of corporate finance, as well as financial analyst positions and operational assignments in our business units. Examples of job rotations could include:


· Business Case Development

· Corporate Controllers/Accounting

· Corporate Planning

· Corporate Strategy

· Financial Analysis

· Forecasting

· Investor Relations

· Treasury

· Internal Audit

· Business Unit Finance

· Business Unit Operations


As a participant, you will also have the opportunity to experience:

Leadership development training, peer and career mentoring, as well as networking are all key management. Upon successful completion of the program, participants are placed in a broad range of challenging AT components of the AT&T FLP. Participants also have the opportunity to learn from AT&T senior &T Finance positions.



Recent Awards and Recognition:

· Recognized by Vault as one of the top 10 internships in America (2007, 2011)

· Second in Rotational Programs by Universum (2010)


  • Among the "50 World's Most Admired Companies" by Fortune. (2008-2010)


Among the "Top Companies for Executive Women" by NAFE (2010) based on its policies and practices encouraging women's' advancement






Candidates must be completing an MBA in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration Excellent academic credentials

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· Targeted candidates have more than three years of relevant work experience

· U.S. citizen or permanent resident or other protected individual as defined in 8 U.S.C. Sec 1324(b)(3); H Visas are currently not being sponsored

· Geographic mobility upon graduation and while in the program

· Some primary work locations may include Dallas, Texas; Hoffman Estates, IL; Bedminster, New Jersey; Atlanta, GA.

Selected candidates will be invited to AT&T Headquarters, in Dallas, Texas for

on-site interviews on November 10th and 11th , 2011.




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