Macy's, Inc.

Hi!I received the externship with Macy's through ILR's FEX program - a winter externship program, but if you're interested in the role, here are some helpful tips! Research about the nature of the employee learning and development Conenct with individuals in that current position to gain insider ...

This company usually promotes lots of discounts so be aware of the use of coupons and constantly asking customers if they would like to sign up for a Macy’s Credit Card before every transaction. Always keep a count of the money you started and ended up with in your resister. Take your time using ...

Organizing sensors and hangers from the previous day Separating and organizing new merchandise off of truck Tagging merchandise with correct sensors Lots of standing and physical work Working in a team to get processing done in a quick manner

In pricing specifically, it is a very repetitive schedule of going through different departments and adjusting prices as needed. It is also common to help with things like replenishment, which is putting away newly arrived merchandise that is already on the floor. You will also be asked to perfor...

I worked early, started at 5 am. I prepared racks of clothes to be put out on the store floor by removing them off shipping trucks , unwrapping them, and putting sensors on them. I got a hour one lunch break and one 20 minute break a day.

A day in the life of an Assistant Buyer is really doing whatever needs to be done to make your buyer and your team's life easier, and anticipating what other things could be done to help you department. Some day-to-day responsibilities would include reporting, order input, and following up with v...

If you work full-time and go to school, there is a good chance that you will be struggling to balance those two, but if you are organized you'll be good. They have monthly schedule, which help a lot.

You have to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. You have to be able to open conversing and open to the customers and employees that you are serving and working with. You also have to be a Kenny to accept constructive and destructive criticism. You have to be able to handle the different and ...

Understand the importance of customer service -- the customer is at the core of all your data driven decisions. Standard behavioral questions, no brain teasers, understand the company's current strategy (this is usually on their college recruiting site or they will present it at a career day). I ...

A lot of locational recapping and deep diving into business to formulate solutions to further help business. Team meetings with the buying and digital counterparts. A lot of fun days include going to market and seeing outside vendors and what product they have to offer.

Be prepared to show your integrity and have examples of when you were honest when others might not have wanted to be. Also, make sure you’re always available; That might include working some Sundays.

It is definitely a physically demanding job that requires a lot of stamina and attention to detail. A lot of times you will need to carry large ladders and materials back and forth across the store. The most fun part about this job is getting to set up the seasonal displays when you get to be cre...

the best way to prepare is to know some of the following: Why do you want to work there? Be able to share experiences pertaining to customer service including how you would handle taking on tasks not exclusive to your role as AST. Be friendly and be yourself.

My interview was a full day. They brought several college students in and we went through two 2 on 1 interviews as well as a conjoined lunch session where we all got to learn about the company and ask questions. About 1/3 of the interviewees had previously been interns with Macy's. There were a f...

Very laid back, comfortable culture. People are incredibly nice and it has a family feel. There's probably around 75-100 people in the office and a great deal of time is spent collaborating with the teams in San Francisco, Atlanta, and Cincinnati. There is a lot of software to foster communicatio...

There is an electronic scheduling system so you can log in and ask people to cover shifts if you need or you can pick up shifts if you choose.I worked during the holidays so there was a lot more work that needed to be done before and after hours.I was also not attending school at the time so I fr...

Social interaction and an ability to solve problems for people is a big deal. Sometimes you will deal with people who get irritated or angry, as is normal in retail, especially around the holidays.What is important is to balance your work with your social life and manage stress. Macy's is a fun p...

Dress well - professional, interview attire (good suiting, good shoes). Be ready to talk about your versatility, your ability to work with various partners, and how you keep your eye on outcomes and results. As a top retailer, Macy's is all about the bottom line. The more you can demonstrate that...

Your job will be researching the reason the customer filled a dispute. You will need to see if they customer should have credit applied or a decline letter sent. You will work cases and will need to contact customers to get more information. So customer service skills is a plus.

I liked the free-reign I had as a Sales Associate. It came to a point eventually in my career that I got to work in a department by myself. I worked at the Polo Ralph department and most of the time it was slow and easy to handle. I could do what I want like fold clothes, fix displays, clean the ...