Target

Style Consultant

April 2020 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

I loved everyone on my team! They were all incredibly kind, hardworking, and willing to lend a hand when needed.

What I wish was different

I wish our staffing situation would have been different. The store was almost always understaffed at the check-lanes and in the style department.

Advice

If you feel like you are having a hard time getting your work done for some reason (lack of staffing or other), say something to your team lead! They will almost always help you get it done.

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Executive Team Leader Intern

July - August 2020 • Foothill Ranch, CA

What I liked

Great team and mentors, everyone was really invested in my success.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been able to get the full 10 week experience. It was shortened to 6 weeks due to Covid.

Advice

Everyone gave me the same advice: make the experience yours. In other words, if I wanted to have a good experience and learn something, I needed to ask questions and volunteer for things and put myself out there.

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Barista

June 2019 • Shawnee Mission, KS

What I liked

I love the how supportive and involved my team is. Target makes it a very fun place to work.

What I wish was different

Nothing, I love my job!

Advice

If you don't like to go out of your way to put in quality work, you won't like it.

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General Merchandise Expert

October 2017 - August 2020 • Winchester, VA

What I liked

I liked the management, my team members, and the flexibility of the schedule.

What I wish was different

I wish I did not have to stock so many things in such a short time.

Advice

It is a great option for students because of the high wage and flexibility.

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Executive Team Lead Intern

July - August 2020 • Mountain View, CA

What I liked

It was very hands-on and I was lucky Target was able to offer an in-person experience to me.

What I wish was different

I of course wish we weren't in a pandemic and I didn't have to wear a mask during all of my shifts. But it was interesting to see how Target operates its business under an emergency plan.

Advice

Just be open to new experiences and point of views.

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Flexible Fulfillment Team Member

July - August 2019 • Bridgewater Township, NJ

What I liked

Having worked in this same position at a Target in East Hanover for roughly a year prior, transferring to the store in Bridgewater was largely seamless. Equipment and rules remained consistent, with me only having to adjust to a new store layout. The department leader, store manager and HR team were consistently approachable and respectful of my needs, and often worked alongside me. They were extremely accepting of any schedule changes I needed to make, while keeping me informed in person of any opportunities for extra hours, and via email of potential benefits I was eligible for (e.g. their 401k plan). As for the work itself, my Flexible Fulfillment position presented a wide range of potential jobs to perform in a single day, with me often alternating between them to meet store deadlines and demands. I might find myself picking items for most of the day to complete online orders, but occasionally completing order pick-ups for guests near the front of the store as they appear, and helping other team members pack the orders I had picked. Even with all of these different jobs at my disposal, understanding and juggling them has been fairly easy since I was first employed at Target in the summer of 2018. The easy-to-use equipment and a very supportive team are big contributors to making the variety of jobs liberating rather than stressful. Altogether, my time working for Target - which I plan to continue - easily surpassed my expectations for an entry-level retail job, with far better pay, hours, team cohesion and work variety than most would probably expect for such a position.

What I wish was different

On occasion, supplies would be scare for my shifts starting before noon, forcing me to borrow them from my coworkers or find work I could do without them; though admittedly, neither of these ever took more than a few minutes to sort out.

Advice

As mentioned prior, my team leaders and store manager would often let me know about opportunities to work more hours. Keep in mind that these requests are completely optional; only the online copy of your schedule is mandatory, barring any sick days or other reasons for absence that you would report to HR. I used to suspect that I would be penalized in some way for not accepting these requests, even though I neither saw that happen to other people nor was I ever pressured to say yes. While having a more flexible schedule would logically offer some extra job security during a layoff, as you would be a more valuable employee, I was never coerced to work longer than I wanted or scheduled to.

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sales team member

January 2018 • Berkeley, CA

What I liked

I love how i get engage with customers and help them find products that they need in my department. Since i work in beauty, i like to give customers a better idea on what products are better for your hair, skin and nails

What I wish was different

I dont wish anything was different, i have had a good experience thus far.

Advice

I would say that if you looking for a job that is more independent work and engaging in customer service target is a great fit for you. You learn a lot of new things about products and hands on experience with back-stocking and customer service skills.

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Digital Marketing Intern

June - August 2020 • Midlothian, VA

What I liked

I enjoyed taking what I learned in the classroom and applying it to a real life situation. There was lots of teamwork involved as well, I love to collaborate.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Don't be nervous going into an internship because you're not the only one who doesn't know wha they're doing.

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Seasonal Fulfillment Expert

July 2020 • Oshkosh, WI

What I liked

My boss was very kind and understanding. The work was difficult enough to keep me entertained, but not overly so.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more hours over the summer.

Advice

Apply for a seasonal position first as you have a better chance of getting a job. Then if you are a good match you can keep working for them after the season.

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Merchandise Expert

July - October 2019 • Marquette, MI

What I liked

The team I worked with was a pleasant and enjoyable to work with.

What I wish was different

The work schedule was difficult to keep with a school schedule, but on its own or with another job it likely wouldn't be a problem. There was less training than I would have liked. I had to do lots of learning myself and had to ask plenty of questions in order to feel like I was as efficient as others.

Advice

Make sure you can wake up early and have a fluid schedule. Target is flexible in letting you build your schedule around classes, but if you are a new employee be prepared to have a very inconsistent schedule week to week.

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Guest Service Advocate

March 2020 • Willoughby, OH

What I liked

Target gives a reasonable amount of responsibility, and there is always something to be done. I enjoy my coworkers and speaking with guests, solving issues, and learning customer service.

What I wish was different

Management could have been better, constantly different opinions from different superiors. I would have liked some more variety as well; when working in the front, there are a lot of places I could be, but I would consistently only be in one location.

Advice

Prepare for a fast-paced environment, Target is a busy place, and many times you'll be doing 3 things at once. Just remember to enjoy yourself and not stress about the small stuff, do the best you can in stressful situations!

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style consultant

May 2021 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

I liked my co-workers, and how I felt like I contributed and made a difference in the Target environment.

What I wish was different

I wish the customers had been a little more kind and understanding.

Advice

I would advise having good customer service ability and always knowing what to do next so your not just standing doing nothing.

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Flexible Fulfillment Team Member

May 2019 • Rogers, MN

What I liked

I like that I get to walk around and get to help customers easier and faster. I am also able to help in multiple areas of the store which means it's never a dull day at work.

What I wish was different

I wish I got to experience more areas of the store, but I also understand we have a lot on our plate.

Advice

Pace yourself, and don't stress about not finding items right away. Find others to help find items and we are gladly able to help.

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Cashier

November 2020 - August 2021 • Idaho Falls, ID

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Have good availability!

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Team member

July - October 2020 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I liked the environment I was working in (i.e co-workers, guests) and I enjoyed my job as well.

What I wish was different

I wish my schedule didn’t interfere with school as much as it did.

Advice

Make sure to establish schedule boundaries if you are going to school full time.

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General Merchandise Closer

January 2019 • Rowlett, TX

What I liked

The working environment is decent, the pay is great, especially when its holiday hours and the pay is time and a half. The coworkers are great to work with as well.