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Why complete our Job Simulation
A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at lululemon. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.Self-paced3-4 hoursNo gradesNo assessments
At lululemon, we're excited to give you a glimpse into the work our Merchandising team does on the daily. You'll obtain the skills needed to work on a creative team and begin your career.
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.
Through this job simulation, you'll experience the process of creating an on-order log, creating a line sheet, forecast full-price sales and analyze competitor products.
What's in it for you?
- A program you can complete all on your own time, at your own pace, anywhere.
- A certificate of completion from lululemon that can be used to show your new planning skills.
- Gain work experience to put you above your peers in the job search.
- See if lululemon is the right workplace environment fit for you!
Skills you will learn and practice:
Data Analysis
Critical Thinking
Excel
Pivot Tables
Assortment Planning
SKU Count
In-Store Merchandising
Basic Math
Financial Planning
Market Research
How it works
Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at lululemon. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.
Introduction from lululemon
Tasks in this program
Task One: Create an On-Order Log
30-60 mins
Using purchase order data, create an on-order log by locationWhat you'll learn
- Learn and practice how to create and use pivot tables
- Use data to understand key trends in lululemon shorts inventory globally and across key regions
- Understand how this data is an essential part of inventory and financial planning
What you'll do
- Create a pivot table to display $ and units of lululemon Shorts shipped across the globe and in key regions. Summarize these findings to assist with inventory management and financial planning.
Reviews
Over 12505 Star Reviews
"I really liked the variety of tasks tackling different skills and levels of difficulty. Unlike other programs, most tasks were doable and actually enjoyable. Made me realise how I would love to work in this role and company. Really nicely laid out program, 100% enjoyed and recommend."-- Student from University of Warwick
"I love the hands on work and examples of how a current professional would have completed that. It definitely showed where I could improve and where I succeeded"-- Student from Oregon State University
"It was great program for beginners who feel difficult around to find a real world internship and work there."-- Student from My institution is not listed
"The way it gives me the experience of working in a real job and made me more confident in applying for a role in Merchandising"-- Student from St. Francis College
"I admire the way real life documents and products were used to help better understand the process behind all the work that goes into order and inventory"-- Student from University of Mississippi
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