Target

HR

June - August 2021 • Honolulu, HI

What I liked

I enjoyed that my position was very flexible in terms of how everyday was different. Rather than being confined in an office doing paperwork and answering phones, I could also be on the sales floor at a cash register, or doing restock in the back.

What I wish was different

One thing that I did not anticipate when I was offered the position was the amount of janitorial work that was required including cleaning out fridges in the break room, vacuuming, sweeping, and even restocking and tidying bathrooms. While I don't mind cleaning, it was unexpected and sometimes frustrating. I do wish I had known these were part of my responsibilities before accepting the job offer.

Advice

When I applied, I was expecting that it would be very strict, however the work environment is very welcoming and almost like a family. I would encourage those who want to apply to come with an open mind and feel comfortable. There are a lot of different positions that Target offers so be sure to explore your options.

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fullfillment

June - August 2021 • Bakersfield, CA

What I liked

Reasonable pay, high paced environment, friendly coworkers.

What I wish was different

I wish we would’ve had more employees to help. We always seemed to be overloaded with work, Practically running around the store

Advice

Go into it ready to learn at a fast pace. Don’t be afraid of asking questions, or else you’ll be left in the dust.

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Cashier

August 2020 • Riverside, CA

What I liked

It was very simple and easy to do.

What I wish was different

The constant repetition of the same interaction with each guest became a bit burdensome after a few months.

Advice

To have a positive attitude when dealing with guests and to not take any action or words that the customer says to be personal to you.

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Retail Stocker

June - August 2021 • Washington, DC

What I liked

I like building relationships with customers and learning interaction skills.

What I wish was different

My schedule had really long hours so I wished we had longer breaks.

Advice

Go to all job/career resources to find opportunities.

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Guest Advocate

June 2021 • Memphis, TN

What I liked

Interactions with Target’s guests

What I wish was different

Better scheduling

Advice

Be prepared to work long hours

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Software Engineering Intern

June - August 2021 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

Organized and professional internship program. Fun experience and activities beside working. Helpful team and mentor. Good paying rate.

What I wish was different

Should join more in internship activities and events.

Advice

Should enjoy the internship activities. Be open and willing to ask when you need help.

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team member

July 2021 • Gurnee, IL

What I liked

It was a good way of making money.

What I wish was different

I wish I could find something that made money related to my field.

Advice

Getting a summer job is necessary if you need to make money like I do in order to afford college. If you have the luxury, focus on something that can help your future career.

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Guest Advocate

May - August 2021 • Apple Valley, MN

What I liked

The pay was certainly a big plus. The building was generally tidy and harbored an accepting environment for the customers.

What I wish was different

The staff wasn't particularly lenient to the idea that everyone has off days sometimes, and just can't find a way to enjoy being at work (or anywhere) that day. Forcing a smile on your face 24/7 is quite exhausting for someone like me who is naturally introverted, and no one seemed to get that. It was seclusive being someone who just couldn't emotionally handle pretending to be overly happy all the time. I realized too late that this was not the job for me.

Advice

Extroversion is key in the enjoyment of this job. If you are not extroverted, I highly recommend you reconsider your choices because depending on your proclivities, it can get tiresome very quickly.

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Human Resources Intern

June - July 2021 • Linden, NJ

What I liked

I enjoyed working in a completely different field from what I was used to. It was hands on and involved a lot of trusted personal judgement.

What I wish was different

I wish it was longer. Due to COVID, the program timeline was reduced. I enjoyed my experience but I wish I had more time to get in-depth.

Advice

Enjoy the experience. Learn as much as you can and make meaningful connections with your mentors, co-workers, and recruiter.

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Store Executive Intern

June - August 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed how each day was different and exciting.

What I wish was different

I feel that unless with your mentor, there was not alot of guidance and you were not exactly treated as an intern.

Advice

I would say that 70% of the role is being a team member and the other 30% is being an intern.

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Guest Advocate

March 2020 • Kansas City, MO

What I liked

They treat their employees very well. They just instituted a tuition program and have good benefits for full-time employees.

What I wish was different

I’m not really sure there was anything that Target could have done to make my experience better. Most complaints I have would be customer related.

Advice

I would suggest making sure you have a good foundation of customer service skills before applying. Target is relatively selective.

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Starbucks barista

March 2020 • Seekonk, MA

What I liked

I love the team and the culture.

What I wish was different

Higher management give more attention to their members than sales.

Advice

Get trained everywhere in different departments

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food and beverage expert

July - September 2021 • Portland, OR

What I liked

The flexibility and travel time

What I wish was different

The pay

Advice

Easy work for easy money

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Intern

June - July 2021 • Camarillo, CA

What I liked

I throughly enjoyed this internship. The current Executive Team Leads at the store readily welcomed me and a fellow intern, which made the experience that much better. I was able to learn various things about logistics and data that is important to run the store/departments successfully. Most importantly, I grew in my leadership. I was granted enough freedom to grow these skills and help leader the team members in the store. I learned how to not only motivate a team, but to encourage them and make them feel heard. Being there felt like Target cared about investing in my professional and personal growth.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time in this internship. It was a short, 8-week program. I learned so much in such a short amount of time, I wish I could have had a few more weeks for this opportunity.

Advice

You get out what you put into this internship. It is easy to coast by and step back. It's important to take initiative and really own your learning experience - that is how you will het the most out of this opportunity! Take advantage of having a mentor and ask any and every question you can think of.

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General Merchandise Expert

June - August 2021 • Midlothian, VA

What I liked

I liked the people I worked with and the job I had to do. I knew I didn't want to be a cashier or anything in the front of the store so I was super happy just stocking shelves and working in the back stock rooms.

What I wish was different

I wish I had different hours because I worked 4:30-11 almost every single night. I could have just said something to the managers and asked for different hours, but I just put up with it.

Advice

Make friends with your coworkers because it makes the job more fun and the hours go by a lot faster. Also don't stress about knowing where everything is in the store right away because you will learn quickly and be able to answer customer's questions in no time.

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General Merchandise

June - August 2021 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

I enjoyed getting to unload the shipments of clothing each morning and fold them and make sure they ended up on the right racks to be pushed onto the floor.

What I wish was different

I wish there would have been enough shipments of clothing each day to do that for all of my shift.

Advice

Target is a great place to work and the work is not hard. I've done harder jobs than this and made less than 15/hr so my advice is to work smarter, not harder.

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Restock Assistant

April 2020 - July 2021 • Naperville, IL

What I liked

I liked how personable everyone was in the store. the associates who I worked with made coming to work fun and enjoyable during the holiday times and as well during long work days.

What I wish was different

I wish there was better communication from the managers and as well respect to the schedules that people put down.

Advice

I would say that being open to change is very important. Target is a huge corporation and things are not always the same each day.

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Retail Associate

June 2021 • Roseville, CA

What I liked

For my specific store location, excellent management. Ability to remain flexible from summer to fall when your schedule has to be changed to accommodate school.