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eNPS Score
Q&A With Target Employees
Target respects and values the individuality of all team members and guests—and we have lots of fun in all that we do.
How employees describe working at Target
Meeting the manager/manager's peers, meeting the team, learning about the role
Coworkers are bullies but love the guest and environment
Review from Admin Dept
communication, training, and keeping up with supplies
Review from Sales Dept
I love the job, just miss working the hours. I want to work, but the hours just aren't there.
Review from Customer Support Dept
Health insurance and 401 k
Review from Sales Dept
What it's like to work at Target
- Target employees generally work 8.4 hrs a day
- Employees at Target report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Target have 0 meetings
- 82% of Target employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Target employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 58% of Target employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Target employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 69% of Target employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Target Employees
IDX: 50 TOT: 153
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Target?
Where do you see yourself in 5 years in target?
Nothing, I thought the questions were simple.
Very basic questions. Nothing difficult
What do you like best about the leadership team at Target?
Some of them actually look like they're working hard.
In my store, they listen attentively to the team and work together to resolve any issues addressed.
They treat you like family
What is the daily attire at Target?
Jeans red shirt
Red shirt and either khakis or jeans
Red shirt, khaki pants or blue jeans
What's the work from home policy like at Target?
Not available. It's retail
I’m not sure about the policy. I don’t work from home.
None
Does Target have any remote positions?
No
No
Some have been attempted, like in Canada. That was not successful. But there is potential for remote positions.
What kind of people succeed at Target?
"YES" people. The ones that don't question anything and follow blindly
Take Charge people.
People succeed when they put aside the need to be promoted and focus on where they are and what is happening in the moment. Know what needs to get done now to make tomorrow better.
How does Target make decisions around promotions?
With a very odd questionnaire/interview
It is who you know, and what they have seen you do.
Random with low selling items and price matching
What do people at Target think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Regular employees do really care about the CEO. They are more concerned with their STL and regional manager.
he is a good CEO , they work great together, they can improve on communications
We are far removed from the CEO, never talk about that level.
What interview questions does Target ask?
what experience do you have and where would you like to work
Why do you want to work here?
It is mostly, how would you handle a situation with a coworker or guest/experience. Whether it is a first job, different kind of job or familiar job for you, it is about interactions.
if you could change one thing about your team, what would it be?
Managers play it really safe and are afraid to make a mistake so innovation is dead. Back to the old way of doing things.
Bring back chat sessions to be able to have open input into the processes at the store level
Nothing
what % of your day is devoted to meetings?
0-5% grunts don’t go to meetings anymore, outclassed and barred
75%
15 minutes
Do people talk throughout the day or is the vibe pretty quiet there?
Well they do not want that we talk
50/50
We talk
How can you apply ?
Online
Online
On the target website or through a hiring event probably during the seasonal time
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Target?
2 + weeks
I heard back pretty quick, try around sept-October that’s when they hire seasonal workers And if you’rea good employee after 90 days you can become a full time worker
Depends
What are the most important soft skills to be successful at Target?
scan receipt to process return
Just work and keep your mouth shut
Depending on location and department
What is the PTO policy at Target?
they dont give you. you have to call out sick
Must request a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
Very hard to accumulate time.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Target?
tough skinned and willing to work with rude managers
Be the team member that is favoured
Be friendly with guests
What perk or benefit should Target have?
Should have seniority
Should allow once a year a friends and family discount day.
Giving more than 5 hours a week
What does the ideal candidate in the Sales department look like at Target?
Able to take criticism and abuse from leaders and guests without defending themself, work like a robot to run multiple departments without complaining.
Young and don’t complain.
Clean cut, a yes man. Must have a degree
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Target asks?
What are the average hours you are willing to work.
There are many, what is your availability and when can you start.
What makes you the right candidate for this job
What's the internship program like at Target?
What internship? This is news to me and I’ve been there for 3 years.
If u get a good trainer you will do good
Internship program is only for people who are attending Target school to become ETL
What's the Operations team like at Target?
Well organized.
Friendly but demanding.
We have a new store team lead and no one likes her, no one, so everyone is on edge, trying to stay under the radar. Mass leaving from the store.
What's the office layout like at Target?
Cubicles, closed offices for interviews and HR/Manager. Front desk for HR assistant.
Pretty basic but everything is in sight to find
One main office
What do you wish you knew before starting at Target?
Nothing really I love my job way more than I could have imagined. It’s not be my career but in the meantime it’s probably the best job I could’veasked for
That I could just dictate my hours, now I can’t. People coming in now have better hours and no weekends
How soul crushing the job is because target customers are all adult babies & target gives into their temper tantrums
What kinds of community outreach does Target participate in?
none
Depending on location
Fundraising and volunteer events. Charitable donations (from your paycheck).
Curious about what work's like at Target?
Anonymously Ask Target Employees Any Question
Should I work at Target?
33% of Target employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 42% would not recommend working at Target to their friends.
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 42% | Detractors |
