Target Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Working for Target has provided me with a more indepth knowledge of management. I developed a very close and personal rapport with my team members. I find the work to be stressful and sometimes unrewarding. There are a lot of unreasonable expectations, but as someone who thrives on succeeding, I try my hardest to oblige anyway. Target is behind in logistics from the way they load their trucks to the way they are to have it unloaded. I would look into that."

"Very good company, unfortunately I was hurt prior to employment, which ended my Target career short."

"Target is a great company to work for as a developer. They are always on the cutting edge of technology!"

"I've worked with Target from August of 2003 until about May of 2013. I can say that they are a very fair employer, and always willing to accommodate their employee's issues."

"I've worked for Target for the last 2.5 years and have found it to be a very positive experience in professional development. Target provides a magnitude of opportunities most companies cannot, especially in the Twin Cities. Though Target is a large corporation, they are very aware of the constant need to change and optimize."

"A good company to work for overall. Treatment of employees is fantastic. Focus on safety and customer (guest) services over task at all times. They are family oriented.The only downfall is with employment status. Each store is limited on Full Time employees. Which makes it difficult to reach full time status. In return limits the amount of hours able to be worked by an individual.Scheduling is the in-between. Schedule changes week by week. Some days my stay consistent while others will always vary. Everything depends on sales and what is needed throughout the store."

"Great company to work with!!! Fast, fun, and friendly atmosphere."

"Over all my experience with this company has not been very good, sub par at best"

What do you like about working at Target?

"The hours, during peak sales seasons, are great and overtime is almost a given during the holidays. If your boss likes you, then you really have no worries. All of your coworkers (aside from managers) are usually always on your side and will back up your decisions, if they make sense. When you do actually get training, it is informative and very thorough, and they tend to follow up with you to make sure you fully understand your duties. For the most part the work is pretty easy and laid back."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you really want to apply and accept a call for an interview, be prepared to answer questions pertaining to past work experiences, specifically in retail environments. Go in and speak to the store manager after applying, they like to see a sense of urgency when it comes to those seeking a position in their company. Do not wait on this company, if you do that then they will never call you in for an interview, if they don't call you in a week after speaking to the store manager, then go back in and speak to someone else and see if they can help out by pushing your application. Also expect to be there for a very long time, for orientation, if you accept a job, they give you a full tour of the store and require that you do cashier training during orientation, every employee in Target is trained on the cash registers, whether you work in the back or the sales floor."

What don't you like about working at Target?

"The management is very restrictive on many things. They like to watch your every move and comment on it in a very negative way, almost to the point of harassment, it gets to be very overbearing at times and it's very easy to reach your breaking point. They're not very keen on anyone who breaks social norms, for example: they do let you dye your hair any color you want, but if they don't like the color you choose, your hours will reflect it, also, if you wear any sort of clothing that does not match up 100% with being a masculine man or a feminine woman, your hours will reflect negatively. They're not very understanding about things like deaths in the family, they tend to see it as a chore to give you any sort of paid/unpaid leave for grieving. Over all it is not really a great company if you're seeking a well oiled, professional environment, unless you really enjoy micro-management and nepotism, which also runs rampant through the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Loosen up and allow your employees to work without constantly breathing down their necks. Once they're trained, and have been doing it for a while, they know what they're doing and they can do it efficiently. Embrace all aspects of society, do not be so opposed to things that break the mold, allow people to be individuals and do not punish them for it by taking away their hours."

"Excellent leadership development and growth."

What do you like about working at Target?

"Leadership development, upper teir leadership support for growth and development."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Know who your team is before taking on their talent management opportunities."

What don't you like about working at Target?

"Tough to manage talent of Merit Team Members and hold them accountable."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Development starts at the bottom so creating clear paths and tools for lower team members will help grow the company."

What do you like about working at Target?

"The people are great to work with, love working at the store!"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I do not have any tips, they will usually hire anyone"

What don't you like about working at Target?

"I don't like the fact that managers play favorites and it is obvious"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"TO not play favorites and to give everybody an equal chance at success"

What do you like about working at Target?

"Target is extremely flexible with scheduling which is always a plus. They also have a lot of discounts and prizes available for their employees."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Always have a Fast, Fun, and Friendly attitude. FFF is a Target motto that they take very serious. Always have a smile and be willing to help a guest (not "customer") out."

What don't you like about working at Target?

"In retail the hours change weekly so it's not always a steady pay check coming in."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I'd suggest more verbal recognition. Recognition goes a long way."

"This was one of the best jobs I ever had and I really miss working there."

What do you like about working at Target?

"It had a great team atmosphere. Even as a new employee they made you feel right at home. Wish I didn't move so I could be there."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself. Be very accurate on what you are going to say. Be honest and have fun."

What don't you like about working at Target?

"There is nothing I didn't like about this company. I was very sad to leave it. If given the chance I would work for Target in a heartbeat."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I do not have any suggestions for management except to keep what they are doing."