Target Interview Questions.

It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Target?

Any advice on striking the right note?

yeah. that's what i wanna know. i want a promotion to a level 2, and am worried about the type of questions i will be asked. anyone know anything about it?

john said: yeah. that's what i wanna know. i want a promotion to a level 2, and am worried about the type of questions i will be asked. anyone know anything about it?

Well, as an ETL, I have access to the questions asked during the interview process(s). Asa current employee at Target you need to basicall become the mentor of a Team Lead or better yet, an ETL. This person, should they find you a candidate for a promotion will groom you for that position. Good luck.

i know how you feel. i recently got promoted, but not to the position i wanted. i am now the mmb specialist. i applied for the Price Acuracy TL and the STL told me that it was rare for a 1 to go to a 3. this was bull since another member was bumped into a level 3. and the position that i wanted was occupied by a newbie.
well thanks anyway scott from las vegas and sorry to hear that jamie from fair oaks

Host said: It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Target?

Any advice on striking the right note?

Just pretend you don't have a mind and you're a shoe-in.

I have gone through the same type of interview......4 hours with HR and three hours with hiring manager, Director.

Still waiting to hearing the results.

Atlast after a week, the HR called me with NO THANK YOU.

I tried for Manager position in IT.

The best to get hired is through reference or if you have worked as a consultant. The main thing for me i applied for the job at Target is, the company taking care of RELOCATION. They would move everything rite from home to car. But anyhow did not get it because the other person had someone referred inside TARGET itself.

So if trying for Managerial position its better have someone to refer inside TARGET or local to MN.

I have an interview on the 10th for general responsapiblities...scanning items, restocking shelves, etc. Does anyone know what questions will be asked??

Having recently had a phone interview for a job at the corporate offices the key thing to know is Target believes strongly in "behavioral interviews." My phone screen was nothing but a string of them, nothing directly related to the position (in fact the HR recruiter seemed unable to answer my questions about the specific work).

The "questions" are all stated/asked to the tune of "Describe a situation where... ?"

Examples:

"Describe a situation where you had trouble with a co-worker."
"Describe a situation where you made a mistake."
"Describe a situation where you had to defend your position."

A friend explained to me this is all part of (ignore the irony of the title) "Targeted Selection" (from DDI) and they're looking for "STARs" and acronym for

ST: Situation or Task -- What lead up to the situation?
A: Action -- What did you do?
R: Result -- What effect did your actions have?

Later, in an employment help seminar I learned that this is an increasingly popular approach (though not necessarily with STARs) and that you should prepare a series of such answers, preferably simple, quick with "positive outcomes."

One benefit of preparing a bunch of these is that they can be cross applied. A "confrontation situation" story could double for "convincing others."

If you Google "behavioral interview" you'll find sites with lists of these to prep and practice on.

I got all kinds of STUPID questions NOT related to the job title offered.What would you do if...blah-blah-blah.
DUMB H.R. departments and DUMBASS corporation questions.
Can't remember the questions but NONE we're related to the job so i thought while sitting there....what a waste of my time listening to DUMB questions.
YES! I was in fact perfect for the job opening but...ASK ME QUESTIONS RELATED TO THE JOB OFFERED like...what is my experiance,have i ever repaired this or that...okay folks...you get the idea.
Guess if your not a kid with pants hanging down to your ankles they don't want you.
HR departments are a waste of time when they do not ask anything related to the job.I went through 2 interviews and they really liked me,i heard them say that but...3rd time the final guy doesn't seem to care about abilities for the job just,lame questions as i said above.I had to tell him my abilities and then it's like he didn't care about that,well...don't you want someone for the job that is qualified for the job!!!!!
Apply there if you must and your a kid otherwise go elsewhere and hope they too go under.NO...not happy about any of the process they put you through.And let's not forget the stupid questions the computer ask's you in the kiosk even though i sent a resume and got called within 10 minutes those questions must have been made up by a moron.
ALSO....they will run a credit and background on you in most cases so if your like me and not so A+++++ in credit then forget about getting hired but...how do the kids w/o any credit get the jobs...Hmmmm,unfair practices we think.
Lastly....to all you HR departments wasting our time...PLEASE at least say yes or no on the job opening(s),we DO NOT have time to wait on your final answer,let us know right then and there,we are looking for work out here ya know!!!
I feel for everyone who has to endure an HR interview when questions have nothing to do with the offered job or get's no response about the job.

And why you left your previous job.
What are your strengths/weaknesses?
What would a former employer say about you?
What would you change about previous jobs?
Presentation skills?