I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Target in Aug 2013
Interview
I applied to Target on a Monday at the indoor application computer kiosk near guest services. I didn't expect to get called back because I had applied at Target various times before and never heard back. To my surprise, the very next day I received a call scheduling me for an over-the-phone interview for that Friday. During the phone interview they asked the same basic questions that are posted on Glassdoor (which helped me prepare for my interview). Also during the over the phone interview the Target RedCards were explained to me and I was asked if I would be okay with offering them to customers. After the interview I was scheduled for an in-person interview the following Tuesday. At the in-person interview I filled out a situational, multiple choice test on the computer kiosks asking what would be the best and worst response to a possible in store situation. I then went to the target team members backroom and waited about 5 minutes until I had my interview with HR. I was taken to the training room to watch a 5 minute video on Target's store policy and then was offered the job after answering more questions that were, again, already posted on Glassdoor. I was given drug test information, passed the test, and have my orientation this Friday. Process took about a week. Everyone that interviewed me was very friendly and I felt completely comfortable talking and even joking around during the in person portion. Just remember to smile, be friendly, and well-spoken. Their motto is fun, fast, and friendly :)
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Over the phone interview:
1. Why do you want to work at Target?
2. What are your strengths/weaknesses
3. Describe a time when you had multiple projects due
4. Describe a time when you had to work in a team
5. Describe a time when you gave exceptional customer service that exceeded expectations
In-person Interview:
1. Why do you want to work at Target?
2. Any experience related to the position you're applying for?
3. Describe a time when you made a mistake and what was the outcome? What did you learn from this?
4. A mother is looking for shoes for her son and can not find the right size, what would you do? How would you speak to the guest about the situation?
5. You are ringing up an item that is 19.99 but the customer claims it is 18.99, what would you do?
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Target (Windsor, CT)
Interview
My friend said he applied and got the job so I decided to give it a shot. So they called but I didn't pick up phone but they left a voicemail. I called back and she gave me a time for the interview as well as the day. When I went there I was extremely nervous but other people were waiting with me and they were just as nervous. So the called me in and I had to sit with the first lady and she asked me questions like: Why I wanted to work there, what would I bring to the table, an experience I've had with bad customer service and how I went about solving, my past work experience, etc. and then I had an interview with a second lady and she was extremely bubbly and made the interview so relaxing and not so nerve wrecking. She explained what type of job it was and that she thinks that I will keep it after the season is up which gave me hope! She asked me questions like how well I am with people, what I like to do, my personality...basically "I want to get to know you to see if you will fit with the target community" type of questions. She said I got the job and to go to another lady who will set me up with information on my drug test and to get my working papers, since I was a high student at the time, and that was that.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I would say the most difficult question was my customer service experience because I've never had a job before Target so it was very difficult