Target Reviews in Chicago, IL Area

Pros

-Great atmoshphere
-Wonderful people to work with
-Keen on feedback and improvement

Cons

-Have to do work at store. Little room to work from home or off the clock which I felt was hard to do especially after working 8 hours and having to work on a project for another 2 hours at the store. I understand that they want their employees to get paid when they do work but I would of liked to have the opportunity to send emails and work on my projects from home.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work! Brand advertising is what sets Target apart from the rest and makes the company proud.

Pros

It's a good experience. You work with a lot of people and you get to develop more social skills.

Cons

No flexibility. It's a hassle calling off and giving your shift to others. Management is a real pain.

Pros

Friendly co-workers and a professional work enviroment

Cons

Advancement could be improved Within target

Pros

Hours and friendly staff made for a good working environment. The stores also were very reasonable when it came to needing time off.

Cons

The pay was quite low and it was very difficult to advance within the company. Overall a good job though.

Pros

Strong training program.
Many options for advancement in the management program.
Friendly work environment among team members.
Good camaraderie among Executive Team Leaders.

Cons

Advancement in the management program is highly political.
Despite Target claims, exchange in innovative ideas is not actually encouraged.
Upper level management (past ETL) is largely unavailable for offering support and insight.
Vacation time is offered, but you are essentially told when to take it (never in November-January).
Salary is good, but personal sacrifices outweigh the compensation over time.
Long work days often exceeding 10 hours, exhausting night shifts, and working weekends, makes work/life balance extremely difficult.

Advice to Senior Management

STL's, offer more support and inspiration to new ETL's as you are the leaders they look up to. Encourage innovative ideas, not punish them, don't just look for brainwashed 'yesmen/women'.

Pros

Team member discount (although it's only 10%), Education advances are supported (ELOA...)

Cons

Not enough hours, pay is not high enough, and raises arent as good as they use to be.

Advice to Senior Management

Some of the leaders show favoritism!

Pros

40 hours a week good benifits

Cons

long random shifts overnight or early morning as early as 4 am

Advice to Senior Management

Manage workload throughout team more effectively

Pros

There are numerous opportunities for growth, whether as a team member or team lead.

Cons

Give team members the number of hours they are willing to work rather than hire more people!!

Advice to Senior Management

There needs to be more communication regarding available team lead positions at our store and other area stores.

Pros

Good with recognition for a job well done

Cons

Lack of willingness to advance is frowned upon

Advice to Senior Management

Back off a little

Pros

you get to know everyone its like a big family store

Cons

some disagreements sometimes the hours for other tms

Advice to Senior Management

none