Job Description 

The Freshman Forum provides a unique introduction to the retail industry through a fun and highly interactive week-long virtual event. College freshman from across the country will come together to hear from A&F leaders about who our customer is and how their behaviors, passions, and lifestyle drive everyday business decisions. Attendees will then team up to complete a customer insights case study that generates data, insights, and actionable business solutions for our global brands.

The 2024 Freshman Forum event dates will be Monday, July 29th to Monday, August 5th.

This is a virtual event. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 19th.

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Learning about the A&F Co. portfolio of global brands and customers
• Hearing from teams across the business about how our customer drives business decisions
• Teaming up to complete a hands-on customer insights case study
• Networking with students from across the country, A&F recruiters, and business leaders
• Gaining early access to future programming with A&F including A&F Co. Sophomore Summit, and the A&F Leadership Development Program Internship & Full-Time opportunities

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Expected graduation year of 2027
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Passion for the A&F brands
• Curiosity about a career in corporate retail
• Ability to thrive and collaborate in team-based settings
• Proven leadership experience
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Desire to learn more!

To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.

Our Company 

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.  

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER