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Sure, Wisconsin has its share of harsh winters. But one of our Marketing employees, Devon, learned quickly why Madisonians tend to love their city so much — despite the snow.

“I underestimated how incredible the summer, spring, and fall is here and just how incredibly mild it is during that part of the year and how you can really get out and do things,” she said.

Madison is known for its extensive bike paths and easy access to water sports. In fact, the capital city is located on an isthmus and is surrounded by two lakes: Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. When the weather is nice, you’ll find sailboats, kayaks, and fishermen abound. And a Saturday doesn’t go by without crowds strolling the shops on State Street or the booths at the Dane County Farmer’s Market, set along the perimeter of the capitol building.

“I live downtown in Madison and it’s great,” said Tera in Web Design. “You can walk everywhere and you’re definitely a part of everything that happens.”

Her favorite perk is thanks to Madison’s somewhat small size: there’s no big-city traffic. While Madison has a small-town feel, it still has the benefits of a metropolis with excellent restaurants, a top-of-the-line performing arts center, and multiple art museums.

“I think of Madison as a ‘big’ small town,” Tera added. “So while they have all these great modern conveniences, it has a voice and a vibe.”

Some of those distinct vibes can be found in unique neighborhoods like the campus area, Williamson Street, Monroe Street, and nearby suburb Middleton. But none of these areas are too far from Spectrum Brands.

“There’s nowhere in the city that you can live where  your commute here to Spectrum is more than 20 minutes,” said Devon. “So just having that time back in your day frees up time in your personal life.”

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Spectrum Brands’ products can be found all over the world, but our Latin American Headquarters thrives in the Miami suburb of Miramar, Florida.

What You’ll Find
At our Latin American Headquarters, you’ll find lots of opportunities for bilingual English-Spanish speakers. In addition, some of the positions at this location may be required to travel as much as 50 percent. Our Miramar location also hires college interns.

About the Area
Miramar is located just 20 miles north of Miami in the South Florida metropolitan area. The Miami metropolitan area is often cited as the fourth largest urban area in the country. Enjoy being near to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Florida Everglades National Park, the largest subtropical wilderness at 1.5 million acres. Learn more about the city on the official Miramar website.

Jobs in St. Louis
In our Miramar location, you’ll find positions like:

• Sr. Internal Auditor
• Marketing Product Associate – Personal Care
• Supply Chain Intern
• Senior Tax Analyst
• Category Management Intern

Search Spectrum Brands job openings in Miramar, Florida, then find more great career advice and information on Facebook and Twitter.

Spectrum Brands’ products can be found all over the world, but the United Industries Home and Garden division thrives in St. Louis, Missouri. At United Industries, they care more than ever about how your garden grows.

What You’ll Find
United Industries is the leading manufacturer of value-based consumer products for the home, lawn, and garden insect and weed control markets in the US. It’s made up of a host of well-known home and garden brands including Spectracide, Cutter Insect Repellent, and Repel — the insect repellent as tough as you are! 

Besides delivering exceptional value and trusted results, United Industries is committed to sustainability. The company monitors operations and identifies ways to improve the quality of business while minimizing waste and reducing their impact on the environment. The effort is led by a cross-functional sustainability team that represents all parts of the company.

About the Area
St. Louis is the second largest city in the state behind Kansas City (which is three-and-half hours away). It’s home to the famed stainless steel Gateway Arch, the St. Louis Cardinals, a lively brewery scene that includes Anheuser-Busch, and a plethora of entertainment from casinos to the St. Louis Space Center. Read about 25 things to do in St. Louis.

Jobs in St. Louis
In our St. Louis location, you’ll find positions in many areas including:

• Operations
• Sourcing
• Researching and Development
• Packaging
• Engineering

Search Spectrum Brands job openings in St. Louis, Missouri, then find more great career advice and information on Facebook and Twitter.

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Our family of brands generates more than $3.2 billion in annual revenues and our products are sold in more than 100 million stores. Remington, our personal care division, is how the world gets ready.

All About Remington
“Remington” is synonymous with grooming for men and women. From razors and electric shavers to flat irons and hair dryers to brushes and headbands, Remington products cover it all.

Our History
Since 2003, Remington has been a part of the Spectrum Brands family, but the name has been around since the late 1800s. The original company Remington Rand introduced millions to the electric dry shaver at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. In 1960, the company developed the first cordless shaver. Prior to that, the company (then called E. Remington and Sons) is credited with developing the QWERTY keyboard, which is still used today.

Where We Work
The Remington brand lives in the Spectrum Brands World Headquarters building in Madison, Wisconsin along the Rayovac and Russell Hobbs brands.  In late 2013, Remington will move to our new energy-efficient world headquarters in the Madison suburb of Middleton.

Find Remington:
Remington has a strong online presence. Consumers can get tips on grooming, hair styling, and more via their favorite social networks.

Remington Official Website
Remington Ready Facebook Page
@RemReadyMan on Twitter
@RemingtonReady on Twitter
Remington on YouTube
Remington on Pinterest

Learn about our latest job opportunities at Remington then visit our new careers page for advice and more information.

This is the second post in a series about the powerful brands that make up Spectrum Brands. Read the first part, Understand our Brand: Rayovac.

Spectrum Brands’ products can be found all over the world, but the United Pet Group division thrives in Cincinnati, Ohio. This team of animal lovers is committed to bringing real solutions to passionate pet owners. And they want to make pets happy, too. That means better health, longer naps, and more treats.

What You’ll Find
United Pet Group is a leading global marketer and manufacturer of pet supplies with leading brands within the Aquatics and Companion Pet markets. It’s made up of a host of well-known pet brands including Tetra (quality fish food and products), Dingo (healthy treats for dogs), and Nature’s Miracle (stain, odor, and training solutions for pets). Read the full list of United Pet Group’s brands.

Technology and innovation are held high at United Pet Group. Pet owners continually seek new and improved products to enhance their relationships with their pets. Just one of United Pet Group’s innovations include Dingo’s Rawhide Chews, a special two-in-one chew with rawhide on the outside and real meat jerky on the inside. In 1997, Dingo Brand was granted a US Patent for this improvement. Read more about United Pet Group’s innovations here.

About the Area
Cincinnati may be Ohio’s third largest city, but it’s the most beautiful. The historic city is located right on the Ohio River with Kentucky just a quick drive across a scenic bridge. Cincinnati is home to the Reds’ Great American Ballpark and hosts large events like the Flying Pig Marathon – the third largest marathon in the US. And it’s an easy two-hour drive to Ohio’s capital city, Columbus.

Jobs in Cincinnati
In our Cincinnati location, you’ll find positions like

• Global Brand Manager
• Category Analyst
• Director of Marketing

Search Spectrum Brands job openings in Cincinnati, Ohio, then find more great career advice and information on Facebook and Twitter.

Sometimes applying online can feel like you’re sending a resume into a black hole. We’d like to clear up how our process works and let you know – we really did look at your resume! And we really will get back to you if we’re interested! Here are the steps to follow when applying at Spectrum Brands.

1. APPLY ONLINE
Find a position that’s right for you by browsing our current list of openings at Spectrum Brands. Create a profile online or access your existing profile. Before you click send, be sure to read our post on how to de-clutter your resume. Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive an email assuring you that your application has been received. A member of our employment team reviews all applications.

2. WAIT FOR US TO CONTACT YOU
If we feel you are a potential fit for this position, we’ll select you for a phone interview and give you a call. If after the phone interview we feel you’re not the best fit, we’ll send you a message that you’re no longer being considered. (Be sure to keep checking our list of openings at Spectrum Brands!)

3. COME IN FOR AN INTERVIEW
If you’ve been selected for an interview, a member of our employment team will contact you and schedule a date and time. We’ve shared 7 Interview Tips that Work so be sure to review that list prior to our meeting.

4. WAIT FOR US TO CONTACT YOU (AGAIN!)
If you’ve been identified as our top candidate after the interviewing process, a hiring manager will contact you and extend a verbal offer of employment. If after the in-person interview, we feel that you’re not a great fit for this position, we’ll contact you explaining that you’re no longer being considered. (Be sure to keep checking our list of openings at Spectrum Brands!)

5. ACCEPT OUR OFFER!
Once you’ve accepted our verbal offer, we’ll send you a written offer that’s contingent upon passing our pre-employment screening process. After your successful screening, we’ll contact you prior to your first day to welcome you and explain on-boarding.

Got any questions? Comment below or stop by our Facebook page and ask us there!

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Our family of brands generates more than $3.2 billion in annual revenues and our products are sold in more than 100 million stores. This is the first post in a series profiling the powerful products that make up Spectrum Brands. 

All About Rayovac
When you hear “Rayovac,” you think “batteries.” But the product line includes so much more. Our Rayovac employees work on everything from flashlights to portable cell phone chargers to glow sticks in addition to our line of more well-known products like rechargeable batteries and hearing aid batteries. Rayovac’s retail clients include corporations like Six Flags and former partnerships include celebrities like Michael Jordan.

Our History
Rayovac was originally founded in Madison, Wisconsin as the French Battery Company in 1906. Its history is long and filled with “firsts” – the company patented the first vacuum tube hearing aid, the first leak-proof dry cell battery, and the first portable radio with high-fidelity reception.

Where We Work
These days, Rayovac still thrives in the same city in which it was founded alongside our Remington and Russell Hobbs brands. Wisconsin is also the home of two battery manufacturing plants in Fennimore and Portage. In late 2013, Rayovac will move to our new energy-efficient world headquarters in the Madison suburb of Middleton.

Find Rayovac:
Rayovac has a strong online presence. Consumers can order batteries online or join almost 500,000 Facebook fans in enjoying exclusive coupons and fan giveaways.

Rayovac Official Website

Rayovac Facebook Page

Rayovac on Twitter

Rayovac on YouTube

Learn about our latest job opportunities at Rayovac then visit our new careers page for advice and more information.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again – even if you don’t know our name, you definitely know our brands. And future employers will love that you’ve had experience with a globally recognized consumer products company that generates more than $3.2 billion in annual revenues. It’s a priceless addition to your resume. Do we have your attention now?

Our Program
We see Spectrum Brands interns as the next generation of leaders. Our internship program is not just busy work – we focus on creating meaningful and engaging experiences for students. Our interns take part in the everyday processes and the daily decisions that affect our company.

The Perks
As a Spectrum Brands intern, students also have fun. Our internship activities have included everything from manager-versus-intern softball games (where our CEO joins the intern team) to a rousing round of Spectrum Brands Jeopardy. We’ll even invite interns on a “Lunch and Learn” with leaders of our organization.

The Finish Line
At the end of the internship, students have gained corporate experience while broadening their skills and furthering their careers. (Still not sold? Read what former Spectrum Brands interns have to say about our program.)

Your Next Steps
Find out when we’re coming to a campus near you over at our Campus Events calendar or check out our current job listings (which is where we list our internships). Then be sure to read what it takes to be a Spectrum Brands employee so you know what we’re looking for. When you’re ready to apply to an internship, don’t miss our tips for revamping your resume or our 7 interview tips that work.

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Spectrum Brands products can be found all over the world, but our headquarters rest in the Midwestern Mecca of Madison, Wisconsin. In fact, Madison is where our company was originally founded as The French Battery Company in 1906!

What You’ll Find
Our North American Rayovac brand has thrived in our building on Rayovac Drive since its completion in 1985. In 2003, the North American Remington operations joined in upon our acquisition of the personal care brand, and now our Russell Hobbs products live here as well.

We’re looking forward to late 2013, when Spectrum Brands world headquarters moves to Middleton, a suburb just minutes away from Madison. The new 222,000 square foot energy-efficient building will house more than 500 full-time employees and a new technology center to better foster innovation.

Madison isn’t the only place in Wisconsin where you’ll find Spectrum Brands operating. Our battery manufacturing plants in Fennimore (which has been featured on the National Geographic channel) and Portage house more than 200 employees each. We also have a returns center in DeForest.

About the Area
Home to the University of Wisconsin, Madison is often ranked the top college football town and the best city for young adults. The renowned farmer’s market, surprisingly large food and beer scene, and gorgeous lakes – it’s an isthmus! – make Madison an incredibly unique capital city. And events like the World’s Largest Brat Fast are flat-out fun. Our future home, Middleton, was ranked the best place to live by CNN Money.

Jobs in Madison
In our Madison location, you’ll find positions like

• finance manager
• compensation analyst
• supply chain intern
• product photographer
• industrial designer
• account manager

Search Spectrum Brands job openings in Madison, Wisconsin then find more great career advice and information on Facebook and Twitter.