Lotte Department Store Begins First-Half Recruitment for New Employees: "Seeking Talent to Lead the Future of Retail"

Applications Accepted via Lotte Group Recruitment Website Until March 27

"Blind I'M Selection Process" Excludes Academic Credentials

Competency Evaluated Through Portfolio and On-site Audition

Recruitment Information Sessions on March 17-18

Internship in May and June, Final Onboarding in July

Lotte Department Store has begun recruiting new employees for the first half of 2026, aiming to secure talent that will lead the future of the retail industry.

This recruitment drive features a new slogan, "Make your NEXT [ ]," with the sub-theme "Your Vision, Our Stage." The message is that individuals can realize and grow their self-defined future vision on the stage that is Lotte Department Store. The company plans to strengthen its recruitment branding based on an organizational culture that values challenge and commitment as core principles.

This message reflects the direction of the HR system, which focuses on job expertise and level of responsibility rather than position or years of service for evaluation and compensation. Lotte Department Store will continue to build a corporate culture that emphasizes an environment where employees can grow based on their professional expertise.

The recruitment process has also been designed to prioritize job-related competencies. Through the "I'M" selection process, applicants are chosen using a blind method that excludes academic background and grades. Instead, candidates are comprehensively evaluated on their actual work capabilities and vision for the role through a portfolio review of job-related experience and skills, as well as an on-site audition.

Applications are being accepted for two positions: Sales/MD and Marketing. The company aims to select candidates with a clear understanding of the roles and relevant expertise.

Recruitment promotion activities are being conducted in various ways. Lotte Department Store plans to hold offline recruitment information sessions on March 17 and 18 near major university districts such as Sinchon and Hyehwa. Attendance can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis until March 12 through the application button in the recruitment notice. Current employees will introduce the job roles and participate in a Q&A session.

Online informational content has also been prepared. On March 12 at 2:00 p.m., a live YouTube recruitment session will introduce the application process and provide tips on preparing a portfolio. The video will be released through Lotte Group's recruitment channel, "L-RecruiTV." Additionally, the official Lotte Department Store YouTube account will present content introducing job roles and the organizational culture.

Applications can be submitted via the Lotte Group recruitment website until March 27, and the number of hires is in the double digits. Successful applicants who pass the document screening and on-site audition will undergo internships in May and June, and those who pass the final interview will join the company in July.

Meanwhile, Lotte Department Store is also introducing systems to strengthen a performance-oriented culture. Starting this year, the company is operating an "Immediate Reward" system to quickly compensate employees who deliver innovative results and has expanded individual reward levels. These measures are designed to encourage employees to take on challenges and achieve outstanding results.

A Lotte Department Store representative stated, "If you are a talent seeking your next phase of growth, you can start a new challenge at Lotte Department Store. We look forward to applications from those who wish to become future retail experts across department stores, shopping malls, and outlets."

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