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Updated Jan 30, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.

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Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jan 2012 (took a day)

Was contacted by recuiter asking if I could interview with the company. I did an had three interviews one on one. They went very well and they were very professional in the interview. They made you feel relax and not nervous about the interviewing process. They walked you through through the process before they started their interview.

Interview Questions

Tell me a time when you didnt live up to expectations; what did you do to make it right?

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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4.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed May 2011 (took 2+ weeks)

The recruiter was nice at the beginning but when I was not elected she was weird and not hat helpful. She just wanted me to go away.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time when you had to influence someone?

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Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement with your boss?

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

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jan 2012 in Merrillville, IN (took 1 week)

I had a Phone interview and then was asked to come in for interview on monday, but to do some tests online before hand. Did 3 interviews on monday and said they will get back to me on Friday. Heard nothing so called and said they are still interviewing other people and they will let me know next week.

Got offered another job at another company so not sure if I should accept that one or wait until Target calls me..

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Tell me about a situation where you did not agree with a company rule...

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 4 weeks)

Started off with a general screening interview, followed by two more interviews -- one with an Executive Team Lead within the district and the final with the District Team Lead. They all asked 3-4 behavioral based questions and probed in to each answer. Be sure to have specific examples for each answer and be prepared to be asked multiple follow-up questions to each answer you give. My first two interviews were open and friendy, but my interview with the DTL was very intense and flustering at times. A few weeks later I was given the offer, and accepted. The work culture at Target is VERY team oriented, which is great.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time when you were part of a team that reached a goal.

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Tell me about a time that you quickly addressed someone else's needs.

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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2011 (took a day)

I was already a Target team member at a different store. I was interviewed by the store's STL and an ETL at the same time. This was supposed to be 2 seperate interviews but they combined the two into 1. Each had their own list of questions and they took turns asking from thier own list. With having to sit through 2 interviews' worth of questions at the same time, it took just under 3 hours. Before that there was an aptitude/general skills test on the computer. All questions were behavioral in nature--"Name a time when...."

Interview Questions

Name a time you disagreed with a company policy and what did you do about it?

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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.

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4.0

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Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Sep 2011 (took 2 weeks)

Met with ETL HR for a one on one interview. Afterwards, met with three other Executive Team Leaders and eventually the Store Team Leader. Had a final phone interview with District Team Leader.

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Tell me a time you mentored someone.

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Tell me a time you failed to meet a deadline.

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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Negative Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Mar 2011 (took 2 weeks)

I first met the Target staffing reps at a college career fair. We spoke of the Team Lead position, an entry level job working in the store. I attended informational sessions and chatted with the reps afterwards. Pending an online assessment consisting of math and comprehension problems, I got an interview the following week.

As impressed as I was with the company, the interview process was very disappointing. I am told that the interview is usually conducted by a two-person cell - one to ask me questions and another to transcribe my responses. The rep greeted me and informed me that they were short staffed all day and that she would be the only one conducting the interview. All of this would have been fine if it weren't for how impersonal it was.

There were 11 scenario-based questions and were as standard and monotone as you might imagine. (i.e. - What are your strengths and weaknesses? Describe a time when you showed leadership and another when you failed. etc). The problem was that she kept her nose to the paper the whole time. With the exception of the initial handshake, we never made eye contact again. If felt detached and impersonal, and the style might as well have been a phone interview.

I believe the interview process should be a two-way conversation. Interviewers are out to seek a valued part of the team, so it's reasonable for the interviewee to have similar needs. No one wants to be just another number. I am sure that interview experiences will vary, but I left the room feeling extremely disappointed.

Interview Questions

Describe a failure you encountered in the workplace or a school project, and what did you do to fix it?

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

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Aug 2011 (took 2 weeks)

Target's interviews are the most challenging I have ever seen. All candidates had a Panel interview with multiple team leaders, two interviews with Executive team leaders, one interview with the store team leader, and a brief phone interview with the district team leader. Aside from the phone interview, each session consisted of five to eight detailed situational questions with answers consisting of a summary, action, and outcome. The whole process from application to notification of approval for the position took about five weeks. It's definitely a challenging process, and was a learning experience in itself.

Interview Questions

Tell me about a time when you had to deliver difficult feedback to a superior. What did you do? What was the outcome?

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Tell me about a time you went above and beyond the expectations of your job's role. What was the situation? What did you do? What was the outcome?

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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.

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3.0

Average Interview

Overall Neutral Experience

Interviewed and No Offer

Interviewed Jul 2011 (took 4 days)

Really nice on the phone, they have a initial phone interview then I had a test over the weekend on algebra. Then another phone interview. They say they will let you know in 5 days if you got it or not. No call! They are not allowed to let you know if you did or didn't get it. ???? what??

Interview Questions

Tell me a time in your career you were the mediator between two parties?

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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test and a Skills Test.

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4.0

Difficult Interview

Overall Positive Experience

Received and Accepted Offer

Interviewed Feb 2011 (took a day)

i was already a team member and wanted to move up in the industry so i applied for a recent team leader opening. the interview process only took a day. first i had to interview with three executive team leads at the store, all of the interviews consisted of situation based questions: what was the situation, what was your behavior (what did you do) and what was the outcome. they were mainly looking for answers that would let them know how i would act/react as a leader. they met a few days later and offered me the position, the only catch was that i also interview with the district manager. he asked the same kinds of questions, looking for answers related to excellent leadership skills and guest service.

the advice i offer to other candidates is to be prepared, practice interviewing and review your answers also, if you are already a team member DON'T be afraid to ask for help preparing! everyone is very friendly and willing to help out.

Interview Questions

describe a situation when you had to provide performance feedback.
how did that person respond and what was the outcome?

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Other Details

I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test, a Personality Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.