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Updated Jan 3, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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4.0

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Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 (took 2 weeks)

Almost all situational questions during the interviews and big on leadership.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time you changed the opinion of the group you were working with?

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Negotiation Details

no negotiation.

Other Details

I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Apr 2009 in Denver, CO (took 2 days)

This was a straight forward interview process. Personality quiz online, then an interview one on one with 2 seperate people. TYpically job offer is made day of interview.

Interview Questions

Tell about a time you had contribute to a company youwoked for in a significant way.

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Tell about a time you had an upset customer; how did you handle it and what wa te outcome?

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Negotiation Details

No, there is no negotiating salary terms with Targt.

Other Details

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

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Apr 2011 in Phoenix, AZ (took 2 weeks)

3 20 min interviews with ETL HR, ETL GE and STL. After passing those interview with District Manager. All situational questions, tell me about a time you worked as part of a team. Tell me a time you made a mistake. 3 part answers. Situation, your part in it, outcome and what you learned. Both ETL's were new to Target and no help in drawing out from you if your were stuck. STL and DM were good at explaining what they wanted in answers and asking follow-up questions. They are looking for team players who will remain calm in high stress situations.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time you made a mistake

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How would you stay in touch with your team members that worked on days you weren't in the store

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Reason for Declining

Not enough money

Other Details

The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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Yes | No

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2.0

Easy Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Apr 2010 in Lexington, KY (took 2+ weeks)

Receiving/Learning from Feedback, Execution, Talent Management, Driving Change, Demonstrating Courage, Maximizing Relationships, and Managing Performance. They want brief but detailed stories (what was the situation, how did you handle it, and what was the outcome) that truly demonstrate your ability in the areas mentioned.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time where you had to give bad information (criticism, disagreement, etc) to a superior.

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Other Details

The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2009 in Fond du Lac, WI (took 3 days)

I had three, one on one interviews with the management staff who recited "situational" questions from an interview booklet. It was obvious that they had no training on what to look for in a candidate, how to respond to a candidate, etc. I know now later after being on the interviewing side that employees are entirely picked by who they "like" best.

Interview Questions

Name three things about your prior job experience in which you made a mistake. What was the mistake, who did it effect and how did you react to it and correct the situation

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Negotiation Details

No negotiating.

Other Details

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

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Yes | No

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5.0

Very Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jan 2010 in Minneapolis, MN (took 4+ weeks)

I participated in 4 interviews 2 phone one one on on and one with two people. I also had to do a 1 hour test logic/math test online. All the interview questions were behavioral based.

Interview Questions

List three strengths and three weaknesses

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Other Details

I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Background Check.

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1.0

Very Easy Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Received and Declined Offer

Interviewed Jun 2010 (took 2 weeks)

Has a horrible experience with Target. I once worked for them many years ago and left after a few short weeks because of bad management, but decided to try again since I needed a job. I applied online, and a few weeks later I received a call for an interview. They brought me in and had me do a 15 minute or so skills test on the computer, consisting of simple math and situational questions. They put me in the process for interviewing for a Team Lead, which is what I applied for. I met with a manager of sorts and he discussed what I was looking to do. I have a degree, so he wanted to interview me for a higher salaried position but I am going to grad school so I wouldn't have the time commitment.

So he sent me to another man who asked me standard situational questions from a book, i.e. name a time where you ____, and what happened? So this went very well and he told me about the Team Lead position and what I would be doing. Then he left and I had a second interview with who I assume was someone higher in the chain of command. It was the same as before with situational questions, hours availability, not much else. Everything was very easy, and it seemed to go well. However, she left and another woman soon came in with a sheet of paper. The woman told me I am being offered a Sales Team Member position, with the standard lowest starting pay of anyone in the store ($7.50/hr).

In other words, non-supervisory, and a position that they hire kids in high-school into. They didn't tell me I didn't qualify for a Team Lead, even though I had 3+ years of work experience, a college degree, and currently obtaining an advanced degree. This is apparently how they felt my education would best be used. This is the most insulting job offer I have ever obtained from a company. This really shows how bad the economy is at the moment, I would have been better off hiding my degree and acting completely stupid - I might have been offered district manager. It is worth noting that I came into this interview professionally dressed, and saw a kid in jeans and a t-shirt being offered the same job as me. Stay away from this company unless you have absolutely no work experience or desperately need a job.

Reason for Declining

Slightly above min. wage with a college degree, you have got to be kidding me.

Other Details

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

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Yes | No

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Feb 2010 in Chicago, IL (took a day)

I interviewed for a Flow Team Lead Position. The interview consisted of three 30 minute interviews with an HR representative, an Executive Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) and the Store Manager. The interview questions were behavioral/situational based and focused heavily on leadership experience. Overall it was a good experience. The skills test took about 30-45 minutes and tested math skills as well as behavioral/situational skills. The test also sought answers relating to your personality and how you interact with others.

Interview Questions

Give an example of a situation where you resolved a conflict?

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What role do you usually fill in a team?

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Negotiation Details

There was very little negotiation but Target pays for performance. If you perform well you will be recognized for your performance.

Other Details

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

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jan 2010 in Plainfield, IN (took 1+ week)

Initial communication was a phone call from a recruiter from the company. The recruiter asked a few situational interview questions during this phone call. After those questions, they scheduled a phone interview 3 days later. The phone interview lasted 30 minutes and consisted of mostly situational questions such as "Give me an example of a time you had to coach a difficult employee and what you did to bring about a change in their behavior?" There were also questions such as "What would your boss say is something you need to work on or what would your employees say you need to work on?" Overall the questions were very typical of what you would expect in the first interview with a company.

Interview Questions

What would your current boss say is something you need to work on?

Answer Question

Other Details

I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.

Helpful Interview?

Yes | No

Inappropriate?

4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Dec 2009 in Huntington Beach, CA (took 6 days)

Applied online and received a call from HR after about a week and a half. Took the online personality and skills test and then interviewed with with 2 ETLs. Both were very pleasant and professional. Both interviews consisted almost entirely of situational questions relating to previous work experiences. Definitely recommend practicing ahead of time as recalling some events, with little time to think, gets tough. I am scheduled to interview with the store manager next week., 6 days after my first interview session. So seems pretty quick so far.