Early Leaders Program - May 2024

Boston, MA

Launch your career at Wayfair!  We are seeking candidates to join us for a week-long, immersive program for second-year students from diverse communities. Participants in our Early Leaders Program will gain exposure to core functional areas in business and technology, while honing their communication, analytical and leadership skills. This is an ideal resume-building opportunity for individuals who are passionate about e-commerce and want to enter the tech space that could potentially jump start a career at Wayfair.  Students will be placed into one of two tracks, depending on their area of interest; one focused on career paths in technology, and the other focused on opportunities in business.

Program Dates:  Monday, May 13th - Friday, May 17th, 2024

Transportation to Boston & housing will be provided

What you’ll do:

• Gain access to Wayfair senior leadership through both targeted sessions and informal networking
• Meet with a mentor daily over the course of the program to gain invaluable career advice  
• Participate in workshops focusing on developing analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Participate in panels led by Employee Resource Groups to learn more about Wayfair’s culture 
• Engage in conversations centered around diversity, equity and inclusion
• Experience the City of Boston through social events
• Work as part of a small team to tackle real-life business situations and present at a final case competition 

What You’ll Need:

• Graduating from a bachelor’s degree program in May 2026 (current sophomore year status). 
• Students interested in the Technology Track should be working toward a technical degree in computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, or a related field
• Interest in the e-commerce and/or technology field
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to thrive as part of a team and individually
• An entrepreneurial spirit that’s balanced with being part of a larger organization 
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong demonstrated academic performance

Individuals from historically underrepresented communities in the technology industry, including but not limited to, woman, non-binary, Black, African American, Latino, Hispanic, Native-American/Indigenous, LGBTQIA+ are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities

Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form.

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About Wayfair Inc.Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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