Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit a resume for jobs in several areas of Ingram Book Group at the same time?
Absolutely! You can submit a resume for the positions for which you believe your experience is a match with the requirements specified. If you are submitting your resume electronically, just re-enter the information for each position for which you wish to be considered.

What is the interview process like?
Often a brief phone interview with either a human resources representative or a hiring manager will be conducted first. If you are invited to come in for an interview, in most cases, you will meet with a human resources department representative, the hiring manager, and sometimes key members of the department team. (Certain positions also may require skill testing.) This may require more than one visit to our facilities. Of course, references and education will be checked before any offer of employment is extended.

Is a pre-employment drug screen required?
Yes. Offers of employment at Ingram Book Group are contingent upon successfully completing and passing a pre-employment drug screen. Some of our positions may also require a post-offer physical examination.

I sent my resume in a couple of days ago. How long will it take before I can schedule an interview?
We encourage the use of electronic media when submitting resumes for our open positions. In doing so, candidates enable us to acknowledge receipt of their credentials. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide acknowledgement of receipt of information for candidates who respond by fax or regular mail. Should a currently available position match well with your qualifications, you will be contacted to set up an interview appointment.

Do you have any part-time jobs?
Some business areas of Ingram Book Group do regularly offer part-time employment opportunities. Information concerning any part-time jobs will be available in our employment lobby and is regularly posted to the Tennessee Department of Employment Security sites.

How can I be sure that a position I apply for online hasn't already been filled?
Our open positions are updated weekly. Every effort will be made to remove job postings as soon as a position is filled. If we feel the skills on your resume are a match with the requirements of the open position, you will be contacted by one of our recruiters.

What should I do if I discover a mistake in my online resume after I've submitted it?
Once the online resume information has been sent, it will be necessary to re-enter the requested information in order to correct any errors in the original submission.

Once I've submitted my resume online, who has access to it? Can I request that only the supervisors for the jobs I select have access to my professional information?
All resume information received by the company is considered confidential and will be made available only to individuals within the company who need to view that information.

What is text-only format?
Text-only means that the text has no special formatting or print information—no bold, underline, italics, graphics, or customized print style. You should save the file in your word-processing program as a Plain, Simple, or Text file.

What is the dress code?
Ingram associates enjoy a business casual work environment.

How many employees work at Ingram Book Group?
At the corporate offices and the distribution center in La Vergne, Tennessee, the number of associates is almost 1,500. In all locations combined, the number is approximately 3,000.

Where is Ingram Book Group located? Do you have other locations?
The Ingram Periodicals Inc. and Ingram Book Group corporate offices are located in La Vergne, Tennessee, approximately 15 miles southeast of Nashville. In addition, Ingram Periodicals has distribution centers located in La Vergne, Tennessee; Chambersburg, Pennsylvania; and Ontario, California.