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Promoting from within..
Alright, so as ive seen it (atleast in my area) most of our SM's come from current ASM's, I mean we've had one or two that were hired from outside, but most are trained and promoted from the inside... anyway my question is, if you 'rise through the ranks' in one district (if that makes any sense) would it be possible to, when you get promoted, get a store thats located in another place?
reason im asking is...ill be getting bumped to ASM soon hopefully, and my SM said I could have my own store in a year (im not holding my breath though, I can imagine how the system works) but id really like to get a store thats near the beach (since thats where I ideally want to live). However the nearest beach is like 3 Hours from here....basically what im wondering, is how would I go about getting a store down there when they decide im ready to be promoted...do I just look on the website, and apply for SM positions in/near that area? sorry for the wall of text...but im just curious as to how this works! |
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January 9th, 2008, 06:44 PM
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blockbuster is big on promoting from within. it costs less to train someone that way. plus that person already has a wealth of knowledge about the company and its policies.
proper standard for being a SM is going into the SMIT program. there are modules and levels of training involved. once you are through the program, if there is a store available, you would go right in. if not, you would go back to being a SAM until a position opens up. the other instance is if you are the SAM in a store that loses a SM. its up to the DM to decided if they want to put you on a stretch and let you run it as a SAM or promote you up. if you are promoted up, you are given an allotted amount of time to complete your training. if you are planning to relocate, job postings are sent via compass once or twice a week. you can also check the blockbuster intranet. job listings are posted there also. Some DM's are skeptical to take a transfering SM. Because they are never sure what they are going to get. But it does happen. I would caution you to not tell the DM you have the intention of transfering because they might not want to waste the payroll to promote and train you just to give you up to someone else.
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January 9th, 2008, 07:37 PM
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In my district and region the SMIT program is only for external hires. We have training plans in place for SAMs and the DM and I do interviews to see how employees are progressing. As a side note I would promote several SAMs in our district today over nearly anyone from the surrounding areas not based on competence but based on our distinct culture of always trying to be the best.
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January 9th, 2008, 07:45 PM
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January 9th, 2008, 09:32 PM
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I'm personally against someone becoming a Store Manager through any other way than by being promoted from within. From what i've experienced/witnessed over the past couple of years, SM's who the company hires externally tend to, well, suck. I've seen three be fired within six months, one of which was my very own SM.
My new SM has been with the company for seven years and so far is the best thing since sliced bread (at my store, anyway  ). Basically, I don't think a SAM, SL, or CSR should have to be training their SM; it should be the other way around.
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January 10th, 2008, 01:15 PM
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January 10th, 2008, 02:42 PM
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It all depends - I've seen some people promoted from within who sucked as Store Manager, where I've also seen some people who were promoted from outside and were great as Store Manager. Depends on the person.
Plus, I was just hired from outside of a different company as Store Manager, and I know I'll rock it!
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January 10th, 2008, 04:31 PM
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January 10th, 2008, 07:48 PM
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Transfer to the area you want to be promoted in now as whatever you are. After your a SM the RDO in whatever area it is your looking at can deny it, if its in the same Region whatever DM it is might not want you. Also The DM that promoted you might be a bit ticked you left.
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January 10th, 2008, 08:20 PM
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Actually, from what I have seen, BB actually likes when their managers want to better themselves. That includes being hungry enough to want to move
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