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Updated Feb 10, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed May 2010 in Everett, WA (took 2 days)

Applied online and got called for an interview. Had a 1:1 interview with their HR intern at the time and they asked about 4 pages of situational questions. As in what would you do if [insert work related situation]

Interview Questions

What are your weaknesses

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 in Arlington Heights, IL (took a day)

After filling out the online application, I was contacted, in person, by a representative of the store. When I got to the store I was told to go to the application computer station and re-file information and re-take a personality test. The test consisted of questions about how to handle workplace situations. I made it past the first interview and felt I did well on the second with the HR person. When I did't hear anything I called the HR person to inquire and left a couple of messages that were not returned. A few days later I received an email from corporate telling me "Thank you for applying." I was very disappointed at how interview process was handled.

Interview Questions

Name a time when you had to work beyond your potential.

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed May 2009 (took a day)

The interview was standard. Name a time of conflict and how did you work to resolve said conflict.

Interview Questions

Tell me about yourself and don't state the obvious.

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2011 (took a day)

My interview was scheduled at 9 am, and I got there 15 minutes early and had to report to Guest Services and let them know that I was there for an interview. They told me that there was one more step left to my application process, and I had to finish it on the computer up front. It wouldn't let me log in because my application had apparently expired, so I had to complete an entire new one and then complete a whole math test as the final part of the application. This had only added to my nervousness, as I was afraid that they were thinking that I was late for the interview. After we finally got that squared away, a Team Leader escorted me to a back room, where she preceded to ask me never ending questions about past work experiences, my work preferences, and basically your average "tell me about a time when..." (for example: you had a difficult customer, what was the issue, how did you deal with it, and what was the outcome?)
This process only took about 15-20 minutes, although it felt much longer. After she had written down literally everything that I said to each question, she had me wait in that room while she went to talk to the Human Resources Leader. When she came back in, she said that HR wanted to see me in her office. I walked in, shut the door, shook her hand, and sat down. I don't think I had ever been more nervous. She basically just clarified a few things that I had said in my interview, preceded to ask me a few more simple questions, and told me that they were going to offer me a job as a Sales Floor Team Member, instead of Sales Flow. She handed me a packet full of drug test information, saying I had 24 hours to take it. After that, I just had to wait for a call back for orientation, and that was it.

Interview Questions

Describe a time when your had a difficult customer. What was the issue, how did you deal with it, and what was the outcome?

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Why do you want to work for Target?

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What interests you about the position?

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What are your best and worst skills?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2010 in Danvers, MA (took 5 days)

The interviewers were highly unorganized for the most part, they read questions off a script.

I felt as if they couldn't grasp the answers I provided as I spoke about experiences I had in my professional life that had very little to do with the Big Box Retail Environment.

Interview Questions

Describe a time where you worked with a team to accomplish a common goal.

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Describe a time where you faced with a difficult decision...

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Negotiation Details

There was none.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 (took 2 weeks)

It was difficult to schedule the interview, however once I received the call, I chose to do it on the spot. I went through HR's processes then interviewed on the phone, then finally went to the location to interview with HR of my desired location. I pretty much had the job before the second interview as it seemed to only be a meet and greet.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time where you made a mistake. How did I proceed

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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 in Columbia, SC (took a day)

I interviewed at Target 3 days ago for the sales floor team member position..& I promise if I had not prepared my answers to these questions (which I will post below).. I wouldn't have been offered the position.
I had (2) 1:1 interviews in the same day by different associates then I was sent to speak with the HR manager of the department and was asked again "Why do I want to work for Target?"

Some other questions they asked were...How will you benefit the company? Tell me about a time you k
helped
someone complete a task? Tell me about a time you made a mistake and how you fixed
it.
Tell me about a time you worked in a team or was team leader.
For each question, they specfically want to know the problem..they steps you took to do or fix the problem and the outcome.
I was offered a conditional job offer at the end of the day based on my drug test results(which I knew I didn't have to worry about).
Good Luck!

Negotiation Details

Prepare your answers to these questions!

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jun 2011 in Holland, OH (took a day)

I definitely came on here for the interview questions, which would be a good idea if you're not good on the spot :) I had two people interview me and they hired me right there. Then I was told to come back for orientation. Its pretty much like situation questions and personality.

Interview Questions

What are your faults?

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Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with another co-worker? How did you resolve it?

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Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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Yes | No

Inappropriate?

1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 (took a day)

I applied for the position on a Wednesday. I received a phone call for an interview on Thursday. The interview was scheduled for the following Thursday. I initially was scheduled for two interviews: one with a Team Leader and one with an Executive Team Leader. Both interviews consisted of verifying my information and education, and about 4-5 situational questions. The situational questions from both interviews included: Tell me about a time when you... worked with a partner to achieve a goal, had to step out of your comfort zone to complete a project and what you learned, made a mistake and what you learned from it, were frustrated with someone at work or school and how you handled it, etc. I was asked to speak from experience and use specific situations, as opposed to theoretical or vague situations.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time when you worked with a partner to achieve a goal.

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Tell me about a time when you had to step out of your comfort zone to complete a project and what you learned.

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Tell me about a time when you made a mistake and what you learned from it.

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Tell me about a time when you were frustrated with someone at work or school and how you handled it.

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Negotiation Details

I was not able to negotiate.

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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Inappropriate?

2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Oct 2011 in Pasadena, CA (took a day)

I applied online and 2 days later I got a call to come in for an interview the next day. I completed a questionnaire at the kiosk first. It was all "What would you do in this situation.." type questions. I picked the best thing to do in a given situation and the worst thing to do. After that, I waited for my interview for maybe 10 minutes because I got there early. There were other people there getting interviewed, possibly for the same position and different positions. I don't know who interviewed me first, but he was a younger guy. He went over some things on my application, mostly checking my availability. Then he asked around 5 questions - the same exact questions that people have written about here. I can't recall what they were but one of them was about my previous experience related to this job, and talking about a time I had to work in a group to accomplish something. They want to know the situation, what you did, and the outcome. He was writing down all my answers like others have said. After that interview, I waited for my next one. Apparently the person who was supposed to interview me wasn't there, so I was interviewed by the HR lady. She was nice and pretty much asked me the same questions, with a few different ones. Again, they were the same ones that people have posted on here. After the interview, she told me that they had more interviews to get through that day. If they wanted to offer me a position, they would call in 3-4 days. If they didn't want to offer me a position, I'd receive an email in 3 days. That was that.

I didn't think I got the job simply because I have no job experience. My interviews were at the very least decent, but it sounded like there were lots of other more qualified candidates. And people have said that after their interviews, they were offered a job on the spot by someone in HR. I figured I didn't get it since I was just interviewed by the HR person herself. However, later that night, I got a call that they were offering me the job and told me to come in in 3 days to go over.. paperwork? I honestly didn't really hear what I was supposed to come in for because I was so excited; I just knew I had to come in for something. So on that day I went in and I signed something stating that I knew the job was conditional and seasonal. I got the information on where to get drug tested within 24 hours. I was told that depending on when my drug test and background check cleared, I'd get notified of my orientation date. I took the drug test the same day. 2 days later I got an email telling me about when and where to go for orientation, which was 2 weeks away.

Your best bet on getting the job is to practice all the questions people have posted on here. They're literally word for word. I studied tons even though they only asked a few, but I really felt prepared. I think my interview would have been a disaster had I not practiced. This was my first job interview and I had no job experience prior. When they asked me questions about my experience and other situations, I used my experiences in school, so you can do that. I think it also helped a lot that since it's nearing the holidays, they really needed a lot of people. As long as you seem normal and smart enough, you should be able to get the job. I think it depends on other things too, like how much they need people and the people interviewing you. The two people who interviewed me were very nice and friendly. I felt very comfortable around them. It was actually more nervewracking waiting for the interviews to start than the interviews themselves. Practice the questions you see here!