How do I apply to CVS store online?

How do you become a manager of a department store or drug store like duane reade, cvs etc?

• If you do the job well and with college degree, is it easier to get promoted hopefully within the yr? I know I have to start at the bottom and im willing to do my best and wait even 1 yr just to get promoted. But with the economy now is it harder or just the same as before? I have a friend that use to be a cashier for kohls dept store and was supervisor in just 6 monnths.

• Answer:

  The economy has certainly slowed turn-over in higher-level jobs, but there are still opportunities available. I've trained employees with hundreds of companies and would agree that doing a job well and having a college gives you some leverage toward those goals. It depends on many factors: your interests and abilities, your level of experience, the needs of the individual company, and the politics of the company. There are many people who have the ability to do a job well, but not necessarily have the organizational or people skills that would suit them well in management, focusing on very different objectives and inspiring excellence in others. But then, many managers don't receive formal training in those areas and tend to lack balance between knowing how to achieve results and knowing how to motivate others to do so. Keep in mind, too, that some companies prefer to hire management from within while others avoid potential relationship conflicts by hiring outside the company or department. You might investigate the culture of the company that you're aiming for...it's always a good question to ask in an interview situation (although don't hint at expectations or time-lines). Good luck to you!