Target

Retail Associate

June - August 2019 • Mount Laurel Township, NJ

What I liked

The people I worked with were very nice and the working space was consistent.

What I wish was different

I wish I had not joined while the store was being renovated.

Advice

Don't spend too much time trying to make things perfect. Just keep track of your objectives and get them done.

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Sales Associate

July 2019 • Burke, VA

What I liked

The work environment is very inviting and everyone who works there is incredibly kind!

What I wish was different

I wish that we were paid weekly vs biweekly.

Advice

Always schedule shift covers 2+ weeks in advance if you can!

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Cashier

February 2019 • Denton, TX

What I liked

Everything

What I wish was different

More diversity at the store

Advice

Apply even if you don’t think you meet the requirements

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Cashier

June - August 2019 • Garden Grove, CA

What I liked

i liked the people that i worked with, there was a family type atmosphere.

What I wish was different

lots of pressure to get RED CARDS, almost too much pressure to sell red cards.

Advice

just try to do your best and not let the pressure get to you about selling the red cards.

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General Merchandise Team Member

May - July 2019 • Orem, UT

What I liked

I got along well with my coworkers and supervisors. The position itself was very straightforward, and the expectations for my responsibilities were always clear.

What I wish was different

When I was hired, I was not aware I was being hired for a seasonal position. I was given three days notice that my position was ending.

Advice

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Merchandise team member

May 2019 • Elgin, IL

What I liked

Good environment, enjoyed working with fellow employees

What I wish was different

Poor training, felt unprepared

Advice

Ask questions when confused and don’t be afraid to say you have not been trained properly

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Salesfloor Team Member

October 2018 • Tyler, TX

What I liked

They work with my school schedule.

What I wish was different

Working is hard to do when going to school. That is all there is to it.

Advice

Make sure they know that school is your priority, because they will work you as much as you let them. It can be good and it can be bad. You have to make time for yourself at some point.

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Guest Service Supervisor

May 2018 • Raleigh, NC

What I liked

Fast pace environment and communication with new people

What I wish was different

More training on the position

Advice

Before accepting position make sure to be trained on every aspect in the position

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Retail Stocker

August 2013 • Fredericksburg, VA

What I liked

Smaller team, operated well together.

What I wish was different

Change to backroom process.

Advice

Burnout can be real, especially in such a repetitive process.

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Barista

April 2019 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

Great pay

What I wish was different

Advice

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Target Employee

May 2018 - August 2019 • Turnersville, NJ

What I liked

Always able to get as many hours as you wanted so you could work a lot.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Style Consultant

October 2017 - August 2019 • Waynesboro, VA

What I liked

Open atmosphere and working with others

What I wish was different

Team members were equally invested in their job

Advice

Work hard and do your part so the team succeeds

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Sales Associate

May - June 2019 • New York City, NY

What I liked

Good pay, flexible schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish they had let me transfer to a different location instead of having to leave.

Advice

Wear comfortable shoes -- expect long hours working on your feet.

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Barista

October 2018 • Devon, PA

What I liked

Making drinks and connecting with customers

What I wish was different

Put in more hours

Advice

Must be committed

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Team leader

August 2018 • Manhattan Beach, CA

What I liked

I like being able to lead my team by assigning tasks and following up. I also liked talking about sales and using sales to determine our workload.

What I wish was different

I can not think of anything I wish could be different.

Advice

Give every job your all because you will learn a lot from every job experience.

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Electronics Associate

June 2019 • Flowery Branch, GA

What I liked

Interacting with customers and connecting to sell product and improve overall customer experience.

What I wish was different

Scheduling

Advice

Make sure you have a flexible schedule or your hours will suffer.

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Cashier Supervisor

August 2018 • Milford, OH

What I liked

I like how flexible Target is with my scheduling. They take into consideration that I am college student, so during the summer they will fulfill however many hours I want, and during the school semester they will work my hours around my school schedule. I like being able to form strong connections with other people I work with. I’ve made friendships that I’m very thankful for, and they wouldn’t have happened if I didn’t work at Target.

What I wish was different

There are a lot of changes that have been made to Target regarding frequent apps we use to access things at work, and different things on the register. As a cashier, it would have been nice to know ahead of time the changes being made, rather than finding out on our own and having to learn from someone else right then and there on how to access/use something.

Advice

One piece of advice I would like to share about this experience is don’t be afraid to step out of your boundaries. I was given a better position from being a cashier, to a cashier supervisor. This was something I never pictured myself doing, and I was worried I’d fail. I stuck with it, and I learned, and am still learning, multiple things about my job. This has given me more confidence in the workplace, and overall in general. Don’t be afraid to take on a role that will benefit you and help you grow in the long run; you won’t regret it.

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Store Executive Intern

June - August 2019 • Gainesville, VA

What I liked

I like how the team was super helpful in answering any and all my questions. I was able to see all departments in the Target store and spend time with a bunch of team members and leaders in the building. I learned from each individual and by the end of my internship I was able to be a "leader on duty" multiple times and make certain store decisions. I liked how I participated in leadership meetings and had a voice. Great culture.

What I wish was different

My feet hurt from all the walking...wish there was more time to sit down.

Advice

Come into this internship with a yearning to learn more and to develop your leadership skills, otherwise you won't get much of out it. Ask for feedback and make sure your experience is "global" aka make sure you're seeing all departments and seeing the connections between each of them to the overall store and business. Lastly, wear comfy shoes.

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