How to get a job at Target.

Do you work at Target? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

Honestly, i think the only reason they hired me was because I said I would work at 5:00 in the morning. They like people with a wide open availability. Of course you have to pass the interview too.

Host said: Do you work at Target? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

DONT!!!

I agree. In the current climate, don't. Try back in 2 years once the CEO change happens.

Nepotism works well at Target. Marry a child of one of the execs in power or become good friends with a child of one of the execs in power. Then you can pretty much do anything to anyone and get promoted.

Host said: Do you work at Target? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

I was working close to Target when the company built in my area. I was impressed with the company. I was careful to be on time (Target loves this). I answered all the questions with truth and was hired. I worked very happy and very hard for 3.5 years then as a man approaching 50 I was unable to push 100% production at all times. I worked hard for Safety and helped in all areas pick up debris help other Teammates. But alas I had to quit. I miss my time as Safety Jim and a Communications Committee Member at T-579 alot.
I hope you arrive on time look sharp speak truth and get that job with Target. Then if you get up the ladder please contact Safety Jim so I can finish the job I was working on at Target which is making Target truly Fast Fun and Friendly where all employees are truly the Power of One. Where there is no need for outside labor relations because we are united as One at Target.
Cheers ,
Jim

All I can tell you is what I experienced, and I got offered the job (officially I start on October 15th).

I was recruited by HQ (thanks to CareerBuilder) for an Executive Team Lead position.
I went through a phone screening and was set up to have a phone interview a few days later. That consisted of 5 behavioral style interview questions. Because the next person that I was supposed to interview with was 3 hours away, they set me up with another phone interview (I am under the impression that this is typically not the case). It was a week after my first interview. It also consisted of 5 behavioral style interview questions; however, this guy was very talkative and gauged my reactions to alot of what HE said.
That same day, the HR rep who I had my first interview called me back and set up my third interview - this time with the District Team Lead.
She also sent me their online assessment which had to be filled out within 48 hours of me receiving that email. I have to admit, it was the hardest psych assessment for a job I had ever taken, and while it asked great questions, I thought some of them may have been irrelevant to the position.
My third interview was person-to-person. I was asked to arrive early because this interview was only 2 days later and they didn't have time to mail me my application package (again, I was recruited). It was a standard application, but what was odd was that they gave you all this other stuff about benefits and all your drug screening materials (should they offer you a job). I kind of thought to myself that this would be a waste of paper if they handed this stuff out often at a third interview and didn't hire. I digress.
My third interview with the DTL also consisted of 5 behavioral style questions, but he was pretty cut-throat. He would ask a question, then ask it to me a different way to see if I changed my tone. He was definitely a hard-read/hard-sell. But, I must've done/said something right because I got the job!

Hi,
I have an interview with Target in a couple of days. I got let go from my previous job (position was eliminated) and my unemployment is about to run out. I need a job that I can at least work at until I find a job I want. I am interviewing for Team Leader position. I've already had an interview with two people there. I live in a major city. Can anyone tell me about how much I could make an hour. Like I said, this probably won't be the job I will stay at forever but I need it to hold me over. Thanks.

How do you get a job as just a sales associate?

help me to prepare my college and why not becoming a target member

Host said: Do you work at Target? How did you find the job? How did you get that first interview?

Any advice for someone trying to get in?

You must be a blond bimbo, a recent college grad, 22 years old or less, well-built, and have zero work experience. The new official policy is that 80 percent of new hires must fit this profile.

JRhea in Wichita, Kansas said: All I can tell you is what I experienced, and I got offered the job (officially I start on October 15th).

I was recruited by HQ (thanks to CareerBuilder) for an Executive Team Lead position.
I went through a phone screening and was set up to have a phone interview a few days later. That consisted of 5 behavioral style interview questions. Because the next person that I was supposed to interview with was 3 hours away, they set me up with another phone interview (I am under the impression that this is typically not the case). It was a week after my first interview. It also consisted of 5 behavioral style interview questions; however, this guy was very talkative and gauged my reactions to alot of what HE said.
That same day, the HR rep who I had my first interview called me back and set up my third interview - this time with the District Team Lead.
She also sent me their online assessment which had to be filled out within 48 hours of me receiving that email. I have to admit, it was the hardest psych assessment for a job I had ever taken, and while it asked great questions, I thought some of them may have been irrelevant to the position.
My third interview was person-to-person. I was asked to arrive early because this interview was only 2 days later and they didn't have time to mail me my application package (again, I was recruited). It was a standard application, but what was odd was that they gave you all this other stuff about benefits and all your drug screening materials (should they offer you a job).
Jessica - thanks for your post. I had a final interview with the District Manager on Thursday and the recruiter said she would definitely follow-up by the end of the weekend, but I never got a call? Does that mean I didn't get the job? How long did it take for them to give you an offer?

Jessica - thanks for your post. I had a final interview with the District Manager on Thursday and the recruiter said she would definitely follow-up by the end of the weekend, but I never got a call? Does that mean I didn't get the job? How long did it take for them to give you an offer?

kkirk78 in Nashville, Tennessee said: Hi,
I have an interview with Target in a couple of days. I got let go from my previous job (position was eliminated) and my unemployment is about to run out. I need a job that I can at least work at until I find a job I want. I am interviewing for Team Leader position. I've already had an interview with two people there. I live in a major city. Can anyone tell me about how much I could make an hour. Like I said, this probably won't be the job I will stay at forever but I need it to hold me over. Thanks.

They give very few hours, good luck with making it.

not't enough hours given too small of pay to get 4 0r 3 hours at only 2 days .

I applied for a future opening at Target. I received a phone call a few days later and they asked me to come in the next morning for an interview. I was interviewed by two different people. After the 2nd interview she left the office for a moment and she told me that she was checking with HR to see if they could offer me employment that same day. Well, the HR person was not in and I was told that I would be getting a phone call for an offer of employment. I was told at the time that they would love to bring me on but had to wait for the call from HR. Does this mean yes or no because it has been 4 days? Or should I just calm down. The job market is just brutal out there and I am praying this works out for me.

Maria Bourne in New York, New York said: Jessica - thanks for your post. I had a final interview with the District Manager on Thursday and the recruiter said she would definitely follow-up by the end of the weekend, but I never got a call? Does that mean I didn't get the job? How long did it take for them to give you an offer?

Hey, I find myself in the same situation now. It's been a week and 1 day since my last interview. I was wondering what was the outcome of your experience with Target?

cgonz057 in Savannah, Georgia said: Hey, I find myself in the same situation now. It's been a week and 1 day since my last interview. I was wondering what was the outcome of your experience with Target?

I dont think they are very sharp there. I was orignally told that someone would be calling me up with a job offer. Well, they called me in yesterday for a 3rd interview. She only asked me 2 or 3 questions than I was told it was only for a seasonal job and they would get back to me in a week. There are too many people involved. I zero idea of what is going on. This country is in complete shambles right now and I think its only going to get worse.

I worked at Target for two weeks and I must say it was the most miserable experience. They hardly train you and throw you out on the floor with a PDA(they even took that away after a while) putting products on the shelf without any knowledge. What really pissed me off is when they tired to put me on the register without any proper training on how to work the damn thing. Gave me a book and said "You have 10 minutes." I said "Oh really? Well you take this book and shove it up your ass for 10 minutes because I quit." awful experience! Never met so many unprofessional people in my life.