Target Interview Questions

Hiring process information for an interview at Target

An applicant needs to nail the Target interview to receive a job with the department store chain. To secure a job interview, an applicant must submit a paper or electronic request for employment. After receiving applicant information, Target hiring managers generally contact prospective employees within a few weeks. Hiring managers, generally department managers, then meet with applicants in an interview setting.

The Target hiring process typically involves several rounds of interviews. Applicants start out by speaking with a shift lead team member and proceed to speak with an assistant manager followed by a store manager. Typical interview questions gauge availability, work experience, and desire to work for Target stores. Potential associates should speak clearly and answer questions honestly. Applicants should dress formally yet comfortably and demonstrate proper posture and professional attitudes throughout the hiring process.

Target Cashier Interview Video

Video Transcript

Interviewer: Please describe your job title and primary duties.
Target Employee: While employed at Target, I worked the register as a cashier there. That’s about it.

Interviewer: What was the work environment like?
Target Employee: It was cool, up tempo. There was a lot of moving around because not only was I doing the register, but I also had to work the floors and help customers I had seen looking around. Or if I had nothing to do, I’d help other employees. So, it was up tempo, a lot of moving around, a lot of talking, a lot of communication.

Interviewer: What was your favorite part about working there?
Target Employee: Interacting with other people. Talking to other people. I’m very talkative at times, so that was fun.

Interviewer: Please describe a typical day as an employee.
Target Employee: Typical day, a lot of things going on. A typical day at Target is very busy. It’s a popular store, so a lot of people shop there. As an employee, you’re always on the go, always doing something. It’s busy there.

Interviewer: How would describe the application and interview process?
Target Employee: The application was simple. I did it online at the store. But, once they called you in, I went through two interview processes. The first one was to see how I would fit in with the other employees, and the second one was to see if I could do the work as far as the register, calculating, and things of that nature.

Interviewer: What should an applicant wear to the job interview?
Target Employee: Business apparel. At Target, you should always wear a shirt and tie or a dress-up shirt. Something casual.

Interviewer: What questions did the interviewer ask during the job interview?
Target Employee: When they asked me “What do you think you can bring to the company?” That stood out to me because I think I can bring a lot to any company. As long as I’m affiliated with it, there’s a lot coming with it. That questions stands out to me because I have a lot going on with myself.

Interviewer: What set you apart from other candidates?
Target Employee: My personality and the way I presented myself, and my interaction with the hiring manager. I think that I made a good impression. That’s why I got the job.

Interviewer: Did you earn any benefits or other job perks?
Target Employee: Discounts. They gave me a couple of discounts, like 15% off on a lot of things, electronics. That was good.

Interviewer: Did you experience any promotions or career growth?
Target Employee: As far as career growth, it did teach me a lot of things as far as working with others and being active because around the time I was working there, it was around Christmas time. So a lot of things were going on: a lot of sales, a lot of hours. So, it helped me manage my time better and focus more on the things that I need to, as far as the job was concerned and leave the playing stuff alone. So, it helped me grow in that nature.

Interviewer: What other advice would you give to a job seeker looking to gain employment?
Target Employee: Go for it. It’s a good job. It’s a learning experience as far as if you like to communicate with others, working with others. It’s a team atmosphere; a lot of people got to work together, especially when you have a big store like that where a lot of things are going on. So, it teaches you a lot of things. If you like working with other, then Target is something to do.

Positions:

Target typically hires for the following positions:
Administrative Assistant, Assets Protection Specialist, Assistant Manager, Backroom Team Member, Bakery/Deli/Meat/Produce Team Member, Cake Decorator, Cart Attendant, Cashier, Customer Service Representative, Department Manager, Fitting Room Team Member, Food Service Team Member, Human Resources Team Member, Logistics Technician, Merchandise Flow Team Member, Operations Clerical, Pharmacy Team Member, Pharmacy Technician, Presentation Team Member, Price Accuracy Team Member, Reverse Logistics Team Member, Sales Associate, Sales Floor Team Member, Service Desk Team Member, Shift Leader, Signing Team Member, Starbucks Team Member, Stock Clerk, Store Facility Technician, Store Manager, Utility Attendant, Warehouse Worker

Application:

View the Target Application and apply for the Target job you want.

Possible Target Interview Questions:

Prepare for your interview by reviewing the questions below. Think about how you would answer these types of questions.

• Why do you want to work for Target?
• How flexible is your schedule?
• Do you have any experience in a sales environment?
• How do you define customer service?
• Tell me about a time you exceeded your manager’s expectations
• Describe a time a customer came to you with a problem and how you handled it
• What would you do if a customer asked you for a discount?
• Why should Target hire you?

Common Dept. Store Interview Questions:

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