I applied online. I interviewed at Target (Naperville, IL) in Oct 2020
Interview
The current interview process is flawed, however I understand why they are implementing this way in light of COVID-19. My interview with Target was not with an individual, but with a virtual interviewing software. I was give. 30 seconds to read and ponder the question, and two minutes to reply. All of this is recorded on video. I had the option to re-record my answers prior to submitting. The downside to this process is that there is no feedback loop. It is as if you are recording a Facebook or Instagram live video but without comments and reaction buttons. You have no idea how you are doing or if your in the right track, and Target as no way to clarify or dig in on some of your answers. This impersonal way of operating was surprising to me, because Target comes off as a warm organization.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time that you sold an item or an idea
Received a phone call. Scheduled an interview. Chatted with two people and answered questions related to posted position. Everyone was friendly. The process took less than an hour, and I had a job offer before I left the building.
Filled out on line application and was called same day for phone screen and conditional offer. Signed and accepted offer through on line portal and set up for a training schedule within a day of signed offer.
Very simple interview process back when I interviewed. Applied, got a call shortly after to set up a phone interview, then moved to an in-person interview/orientation after the initial interview.