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Softlines

December 2018 - July 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

It was a very fun work environment with a lot of team building within the departments.

What I wish was different

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Backroom

August 2018 - May 2019 • Bainbridge, OH

What I liked

Easy job, good pay.

What I wish was different

Less work to do, less deadlines, less stressful, wish I could have done it slower rather than rushing through it all.

Advice

Barely a living wage. Don't take it too seriously.
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Customer Service Representative

December 2016 • Gilbert, AZ

What I liked

I enjoy the job. The coworkers are friendly and it is low on the drama.

What I wish was different

I wish the team leads could have been more understanding to personal at home occurrences that prevent a 100 megawatt smile that same day at work. Empathy would be great.

Advice

Show up with a lot of energy and willingness to do well and the rest wi be easy sailing.
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Remodel Team

July - August 2019 • Federal Way, WA

What I liked

The team was welcoming and kind, always offering a helping hand when I was not equipped for the particular job of the day. Met my boyfriend there too.

What I wish was different

My hours we're very early in the morning, and required me to get up extremely early to catch public transportation.

Advice

That no matter your skill level, as long as you have 1 person interested in you, you have the tools for success.
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Sales Associate

July 2016 • Largo, MD

What I liked

I liked helping people whether it was helping them decide or find an item that they really wanted to purchase.

What I wish was different

I wish I had been paid a bit more

Advice

I would advise someone entering this position to be prepared to deal with a variety a personalities and moods because customer service can be a lot to take in sometimes
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Electronics Specialist

June 2018 - August 2019 • Holland, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

The RedCard was pushed heavily, even though the average Target shopper already has one.

Advice

Do your best work and you'll have customers asking specifically for you to help them.
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Style

June 2019 • Boulder, CO

What I liked

The hourly flexibility, the staff, and the community

What I wish was different

There was drama if you chose to be a part of it but it wasn’t obvious and in your face. Communication also seemed to be an issue and they would often schedule me less than I had asked for.

Advice

Take the job at face value. It isn’t the worst job in the world but it also isn’t glamorous - it’s a retail job and you’ll deal with rude customers often, but you just got to make the best of it.
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HR Expert

June 2018 • San Bruno, CA

What I liked

I liked this job because I was able to learn a lot of transferrable skills that I could use in other workplaces. This included skills such as answering phones and other typical office skills, learning about tracking and managing employee timesheets and personal information, and how to prepare for the interview and hiring process of job candidates. I also enjoyed the team I got to work with.

What I wish was different

Sometimes I would be left alone in the office to take care of HR duties and things would get really busy. I just thought the store I worked at should have hired more people for HR so that responsibilities don't have to fall on one person sometimes. I also think a position in HR should be paid more than the starting pay for everyone else in the store.

Advice

Have patience! At first, it may seem like a lot to learn about all of the systems and rules that a company like Target utilizes, but you get used to it really quickly. You'll make mistakes sometimes, but you can always rely on your team to help you when you need it.
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Stores Executive Team Leader

June - August 2019 • La Habra, CA

What I liked

Learning more about how to manage a team and lead a multibillion profitable business.

What I wish was different

Nothing! The team pushed me and helped develop me in the best way possible.

Advice

Be prepared to be pushed out of your comfort zone!
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Cash

December 2016 • Tampa, FL

What I liked

The abundant hours I was given and the decent wage

What I wish was different

Wished I made more time for myself to enjoy what little summer vacation I had

Advice

Take every moment as it comes. Try not to beat yourself up too bad as things are never truly as bad as they seem.
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Target supervisor

January 2018 • Lowell, MA

What I liked

The people that I was working with, many of the team member ended up being my best friend we became one big family

What I wish was different

Sadly to say but the wage

Advice

That you should put trust and support in the team you working in, even though you are leading them there also there to help you
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Barista

May 2018 • Manassas, VA

What I liked

I liked my 3-4 shifts a week schedule, management that was easy to work with, and how close the store was to my house.

What I wish was different

I wish the Starbucks was slightly more organized/regulated.

Advice

I would advise anyone to work here! It is a great, flexible experience that pays well. Being a barista is also a very fun job that boosts your social skills!
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Flexible fulfillment

November 2018 • Holland, MI

What I liked

The fast paced job makes time go fast and the people are fun to work with

What I wish was different

Advice

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Retail Sales Intern

May 2019 • Chandler, AZ

What I liked

Such an awesome experience learning deep managerial experience within Target. I loved all of the challenges my mentor gave me and I enjoyed going to work everyday!

What I wish was different

I wish the structure of the internship was more fluid, it was really easy to not follow the intern plan because the store would get so busy.

Advice

Target is an amazing company to work for and they truly care about their staff. With a high retention rate after the internship, it was nice to know I had a full-time job offer after college.
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Style Consultant

June 2017 • La Mesa, CA

What I liked

The fast-paced environment

What I wish was different

The sense of a team idea had diminished

Advice

Go in with an idea to get your work done and don't get involved in the drama
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Sales Associate

May - July 2019 • East Hanover, NJ

What I liked

The pay

What I wish was different

I wish my employers treated me better

Advice

Find a job with good pay and better employers
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Style Consultant

March 2018 • Glen Mills, PA

What I liked

What I wish was different

I wish I had more choices over my hours while maintaining a full-time schedule. To get the most hours possible, I had to have full availability, which meant working nights some days and mornings some days, which could be hard on me.

Advice

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Consultant

May 2018 • Eagle, ID

What I liked

My co-workers and the hours

What I wish was different

Benefits

Advice

Hard days are just bad days. Tomorrow is usually better!
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Beauty Consultant

March 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I love the people that I work with and most of my team leaders. They make the job a lot more fun and a lot easier to participate in.

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to do my job more instead of having to constantly cover other people or do other’s work.

Advice

Work in a section of the store that would fit you best. You’ll move around a lot but you’ll still have some place to call home.
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Store Executive Intern

June - August 2019 • Denver, CO

What I liked

Great leadership experience and introduction to what retail sector is like

What I wish was different

Advice

Really take control of your time there and push yourself out of your comfort zone
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