Target

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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Cashier

August 2018 • Kelso, WA

What I liked

How flexible they are with my school schedule

What I wish was different

Wish I had more consistent hours, it fluctuates a lot

Advice

Stay on track and make sure you get your work done but also prioritizing the guests

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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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fulfilment

June 2023 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

In my job, I have to fulfill online orders that people place to be picked up from our store and go around each aisle and find those items for each order batch. Each batch could contain 15-180 items depending if we shipped the order from store, or had a guest pick it up from store. I was always on my feet which I loved. I got my steps in everyday and got to have so many different experiences such as customer service, time management and not hitting compliance when in the middle of an order.

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more time to do my orders. The range of items that we got could be from 15-180 items sometimes. Sometimes the order items would be in bulk (such as 100 crayons), but sometimes we would only be given an hour for 45 minutes, which seems like a lot of time but I would barely have enough time to bag everything in my order batch.

Advice

I would 100% recommend this job honestly. It teaches you good communication skills, time management, customer service, patience, teamwork, and problem solving. One piece of advice I would share from this experience is that every job will teach you what you need to know, and can teach you well.

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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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Target

July 2020 • Medina, OH

What I liked

It’s a welcoming environment

What I wish was different

That my schedule would remain constant

Advice

It helps with social skills and dealing with the general public

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Target Team Member

May - August 2019 • Urbandale, IA

What I liked

I was working 40 hrs a week, the team was fun and the work kept me busy

What I wish was different

My experience was good for me, I don't think I would change anything.

Advice

Always bring lunch if you have a lunch break and take you 15 minute breaks they are paid!

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sales representative

June - August 2019 • Plano, TX

What I liked

Good people always busy

What I wish was different

Shorter shifts, variety of shifts

Advice

Be ready to stand around a lot

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Target Front End Associate

April 2020 - March 2021 • Cupertino, CA

What I liked

Was good experience getting my people skill down

What I wish was different

If my boss would be less beligerant. He kept calling me "bud"

Advice

do your best you'll be okay

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Tech Consultant

August - October 2021 • Vancouver, WA

What I liked

The location was right next to my apartment complex, so the travel time to get to work was very small.

What I wish was different

I wish the pay would have better reflected the amount of responsibility I had as compared to other roles. Working at the front lanes would have paid the same amount as a tech consultant except that role didn't have to be constantly on the move restocking, laying out shelves so they were displayed better (zoning), answering frequent questions, and covering a large area of the store while still being paid the same. The company also had an issue of not enforcing mask policies despite the amount of signs saying they were required, even having it be mentioned over the phone. Even with a mask station up at the front of the store, customers without masks were still welcomed in by management at the front and the general employee culture was to not tell customers to wear a mask in fear of being fired.

Advice

I would recommend not taking a "specialized" job at Target as long as they're paying the same amount across multiple roles despite the level of responsibility and the density of tasks between roles. If you value public health and following things such as mask mandates, I would *highly* recommend against ever working for Target.

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Software Engineer Intern

June - August 2022 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

What I liked most about interning at Target is the effort that the company puts in to keep all of the interns connected. Even though the internship was remote, Target worked tirelessly to host sessions for interns to network with each other and with employees at the company, and to find out more about Target's community. Interns were also provided an opportunity to travel to Minneapolis to explore Target's campuses, to learn more about Minnesota, and to facilitate in-person interactions that make those connections more sincere.

What I wish was different

Advice

One piece of advice that I would share to someone interested in a software engineering internship at Target is to be upfront about your interests. Regardless of which team you get placed on, everyone is Target is actively rooting for you and is open to helping you explore your interests and build up your skills. One significant aspect of the company's culture is learning, and there are plenty of resources available to help you further identify where you want your career to go.

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Inbound Specialist

November 2019 • Sherwood Forest, CA

What I liked

Love Target. My job is unloading the trucks/trailers and helping put the items on the shelve.

What I wish was different

Hourly wage, lol. Its hard out here.

Advice

Be willing to do a lot of physical labor and sweat.

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Fulfillment

January 2015 • Fullerton, CA

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

It's ok

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Store Executive Intern

June 2021 • Walnut Creek, OH

What I liked

Working in multiple departments. Work-life balance.

What I wish was different

Not having to work weekends.

Advice

Make friends! Have fun! Learn as much as you can.

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Executive Intern

September 2022 - May 2023 • Minneapolis, MN

What I liked

I loved the corporate culture and coworkers that I worked with. The utilization of cross-functional teams and the balance between work and living. Being open-minded and eager to help others with enthusiasm. There were tons of mindfulness practices, great focus spaces to work in at HQ, and opportunities to connect with others. I was able to grow in multiple areas of my professional and overall life experiences. I was also able to network within Target and present my project to my teams and their bosses.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had a little more organization and guidance. It felt like everything relied upon myself which was important and great for person growth in professionalism and ambiguity. However, a little more structure would have helped me be all the more successful and understand my expectations quicker.

Advice

I would advise those who experience this opportunity to explore target in its entirety and not take anything for granted. There’s so much and so many to learn from. Ask questions when you’re unsure or just need clarity and be willing to get out of your comfort box to grow.

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Target Employee

August 2020 • Allentown, PA

What I liked

Good customer service and teamwork experience.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

N/A

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Merchandise Displayer

May 2023 • Saugus, MA

What I liked

I liked how flexible they were with my schedule. The people you meet are definite make your job worth while.

What I wish was different

If I were to comment on anything I'd want to change is having more HR people, so that if you need anything there is more resources to help you if needed.

Advice

It defiantly will open you up to meeting new people. This job will also prepare you for the unexpected.

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Style Team Member

November 2017 - July 2021 • Quakertown, PA

What I liked

I had a wonderful experience working at Target. I like the company values and management treats employees really well. Flexible schedules and reasonable pay.

What I wish was different

I wish that I could have been trained in more areas of the store.

Advice

Be open and as friendly as possible! It is important to get along with your coworkers and make guests happy.

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Cashier

June 2022 - September 2023 • Westlake Village, CA

What I liked

I love my team at my location, especially my managers. They are supportive and accommodate any accessibility needs. I found community and friends among my coworkers. I enjoy interacting and chatting with guests at the register.