Great company and a lot of good exposure. Very collaborative and high-energy.
What I wish was different
Better, and more consistent scheduling
Advice
Be ready and willing to put in the work necessary to advance!
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Software Engineer
June - August 2018 • Brooklyn Park, MN
What I liked
I got to learn a lot about specific technologies in my field.
What I wish was different
I wish the internship was longer.
Advice
Proactively talk with recruiters to try to secure a position.
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Sales associate
May - August 2018 • Apple Valley, MN
What I liked
The breaks, the co-workers, the environment.
What I wish was different
NA
Advice
Be patient with customers.
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Sales associate
March 2018 • Sherwood, OR
What I liked
The positive and welcoming environment
What I wish was different
I worked more hours during the school year
Advice
It is a great way to gain customer service experience and skills
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Sales associate
May - August 2018 • Leesburg, VA
What I liked
Flexibility in helping with getting a set schedule which is uncommon in retail
What I wish was different
Advice
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Grocery Stocker
June - July 2018 • Kennesaw, GA
What I liked
Easy to complete tasks
What I wish was different
Maybe fewer hours
Advice
Try to find a summer job you could manage with classes
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team member
October 2018 - September 2019 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
My coworkers and helping my guests
What I wish was different
My leaders put a lot of stress on me
Advice
Working at Target seasonally is great, it pays well but the stress is hard to manage with school
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Team Member
May 2015 • Saint Paul, MN
What I liked
Scheduling is flexible, the team leads are great.
What I wish was different
I wish that management had worked harder to make it a positive work environment, sometimes the leads are so stressed that it ends up being a negative environment.
Advice
If you show up and do your work and are kind and helpful to guests, this is not a difficult job.
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Cashier
June - August 2018 • Waukesha, WI
What I liked
The pay and scheduling
What I wish was different
I wish I worked more
Advice
Work more than you want to work
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Cashier
May - August 2018 • Louisville, CO
What I liked
Opportunities for creative problem solving
What I wish was different
Advice
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Night Stocker
May - August 2019 • Sicklerville, NJ
What I liked
The night hours
What I wish was different
Large workload
Advice
Would definitely make adjustments to my life to better suit the hours I’d work.
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Cashier
May 2018 - December 2019 • Charlotte, NC
What I liked
I like how they care about each employee and have good benefits.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Sales floor
April 2017 • West Chester Township, OH
What I liked
I liked that you were never bored at Target. There’s always something to do
What I wish was different
I wish I was able to work more hours. They only scheduled me about 20 hours a week
Advice
Just work hard and you will be noticed!
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Hardlines
May 2018 • Rockford, IL
What I liked
Fun, fast-paced work. Lots of nice co-workers. Good pay.
What I wish was different
Slightly unorganized management.
Advice
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Barista
January 2015 • Stow, OH
What I liked
Closer to campus, many different positions.
What I wish was different
Better flexibility with school.
Advice
An internship would be better.
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Apparel and Acessories Team Member
June 2018 • New Bern, NC
What I liked
I loved the environment and the people. Target treats their employees like gold and I admire that about them.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have started earlier in the summer!
Advice
Be the light wherever you go, your smile makes a different.
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Sales associate
May 2018 - August 2019 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Nothing
What I wish was different
Everything
Advice
Don't work at Target
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Guest Service Attendant
April 2017 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
People
What I wish was different
In my field
Advice
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manager
June 2016 • Phoenix, AZ
What I liked
Competitive pay, various opportunities, good company culture
What I wish was different
Considering offers from other employers
Advice
You don’t necessarily have to accept a job offer from the same place you intern. Take the time to network with other companies and consider them all.
