I applied in-person. I interviewed at Target (Superior, CO) in Aug 2019
Interview
very quick and efficient.
the wait was longer then the interview itself. but the interviewer was very cordial.
they gave me an answer to wether they wanted to hire me or not. they were also clear on the work assignments and area.
I applied online. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Target (Edgewater, NJ) in Aug 2020
Interview
Process was disorganized and haphazard.
I applied online. A few days later, a representative called me up after 6:00 PM (which I found strange), gave a quick and superficial phone screening, then said she'd email a link I could use to schedule an appointment with the hiring manager.
I arrived and the hiring manager was unaware of the appointment. I was told he was on a truck supervising an off-loading of merchandise and I should wait.
Apparently they interview anyone and everyone to see who's available to work some unusual shifts (e.g., starting 4 AM to unload merchandise). Why not ask that over the phone and save someone a trip? After asking me that, the manager read gimmicky "behavioral questions" off a list. That struck me as ridiculous for what amounted to a clerk job.
They don't notify applicants of the outcome. You must log on to the website and check status there. In my case, it simply said, "No longer considered" and nothing more.
For a place that has a reputation as a good place to work, I was very unimpressed by their hiring process.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you exceeded your supervisor's expectations and the outcome.
I applied online. I interviewed at Target (Houston, TX) in Dec 2020
Interview
The whole process was virtual. It considered of five questions to be answered with a three minute video recording of yourself, followed by one yes or no question. It takes about 15-20 minutes and you have all the time you need to think about your answers before recording them.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell me about your background and relevant work history.
2. Tell me about a time you had to multitask to complete something with another person.
3. Tell me about a time you exceeded expectations.
4. Tell me about this.