I enjoyed working in a team and having an opportunity to grow within the business. I have moved from being a cashier to an electronics specialist in under two years. As an electronics specialist, I have the pleasure of assisting guests in making decisions in relation to identifying which products will benefit them the most.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have begun training within the tech department earlier in the year. I was given the opportunity to learn through experience, but only recently have I learned that training offered by the business can fill in the knowledge gaps.
Advice
Take advantage of your resources provided to you by the business. The business and the employee must have a working relationship where both parties invest in one another.
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Target Associate
May 2018 • Brandon, FL
What I liked
Very welcoming environment that offers many opportunities to progress in the company. Everyone is very helpful and wants to see you succeed in the job.
What I wish was different
Being able to take time off from home— currently we have to go to the store in order to put in time-off requests.
Advice
It’s a very easy going place of employment if you perform your job well and ask questions if you need clarification.
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Barista
June 2019 • Greeley, CO
What I liked
The people and the job itself
What I wish was different
maybe applied for a different position
Advice
It’s a really great place to work if you didn’t let yourself get taken advantage of
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Check Out Cashier
June - August 2019 • Ankeny, IA
What I liked
The management.
What I wish was different
My schedule.
Advice
If you work here be prepared to work significantly under the amount of hours you were wanting to work.
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Target team member
November 2016 • Longmont, CO
What I liked
Working!
What I wish was different
Leadership.
Advice
I love it.
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Team Member
May 2018 • Stoneham, MA
What I liked
Close to home, great coworkers
What I wish was different
Regular schedule
Advice
No internships for freshman unfortunately
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Bike Mechanic
May 2019 • Charlottesville, VA
What I liked
Extremely flexible hours and good pay for a summer job.
What I wish was different
Although the hours were flexible, there weren't that many of them available. I was only working 25 - 30 hours a week.
Advice
Dont be afraid to voice your opinions to your superiors, because usually they will take it into consideration.
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Cleaning and Maintenance Worker
June 2015 - August 2019 • Phillipsburg, NJ
What I liked
I enjoyed the flexible hours and the friendly atmosphere.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Barista
November 2016 • Knoxville, TN
What I liked
The work environment and team members is really great.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Team member
July 2018 • Wilmington, NC
What I liked
I like the flexibility of the job
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure to come in on time and ready to work hard
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Guest Advocate
September 2017 • Madison, WI
What I liked
I liked being able to interact with all types of people. It’s nice being able to brighten someone’s day or just have a nice chat when you’re helping them out. I also enjoy working with my coworkers , who are all very helpful and kind.
What I wish was different
I wish that there was more stability in the hours I received
Advice
To always be willing to ask for help if you are unsure of how to do a job or how to do it better next time
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Target Security Specialist
August 2019 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
Flexible Hours, Great Team, and Exciting Work!
What I wish was different
Advice
Get ready to learn quickly! Huge focus on taking your own initiative. You are responsible for how productive you are.
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Grocery Stocker
June - July 2019 • Chico, CA
What I liked
I had great co-workers, the job was simple, customers were nice.
What I wish was different
I had to find another job as they docked our department hours, I went from having an average 30 hour work week to an 12-8 hour work week. I had to quit to find a job that gave more hours. The management gave out too many hours and then cut back departments that were not in "High demand".
Advice
If you start noticing a drop in your hours for no reason, bring it up immediately. Others that have worked there for years have said the hour cuts happen o almost a yearly basis. Only cashiers don't get hour cut.
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general merchandise Expert
March - July 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved the environment, it honestly felt like a family.
What I wish was different
I felt like I could have gotten paid more because I was staying later than expected and I was doing more than I should have.
Advice
I feel like it’s all about being determined, consistent, speed, and time management.
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Team Member
June - August 2019 • Rockville, MD
What I liked
I liked being able to work in retail for the first time.
What I wish was different
I wish I had learned of the job earlier.
Advice
Learning proper customer service practices can help you a lot in the future.
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Stocker
June - August 2019 • Ankeny, IA
What I liked
I liked how understanding the bosses were. I also had great coworkers to make it an awesome working experience.
What I wish was different
Advice
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HR Professional
May - August 2019 • Simi Valley, CA
What I liked
The experience to know not to go into HR.
What I wish was different
Training could have existed.
Advice
Come in and grasp everything like a sponge.
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Executive Team Leader
June - August 2019 • Levittown, NY
What I liked
I loved how the internship program was extensive and well thought out. Everyday I had different objectives that I was expected to meet and I learned about all the different departments in the store. Each week I had a meeting with my mentor and my Store Director and they provided me with feedback on what I did right and what I needed to work on. I felt that Target was really invested in me and my development.
What I wish was different
Since we only had 10 weeks and so much to learn, I would move departments very quickly which was a hard adjustment. However, I got used to moving around and it helped me be comfortable throwing myself into new projects.
Advice
Ask questions, and ask for help. Everyone is there to help you and want to watch you succeed. Also take time and really get to know the team members because when you start to actually lead a team they will respect you.
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Cashier
September 2017 • New Berlin, WI
What I liked
I enjoy working at a place that I love. I get to help people locate items that I too may be interested in, so it's easier for me to inform them on the items.
What I wish was different
I wish that I was able to learn more departments so that I was able to work in other areas to help more guests that have questions about certain items.
Advice
Make yourself noticed by all the store leads. This can help get your name around the store to allow for you to possibly get to work in other departments, as well as become a trustworthy employee. Be as friendly as you can because that only can make your day better as well as others day's better.
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Remodel team
June - August 2019 • Delafield, WI
What I liked
My co workers were fun to work with and we got our tasks done
What I wish was different
Renovation Management was not always clear, did not like to resolve problems by communicating, rather by calling people out and making it a spectacle
