Target reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(94,110 total reviews)
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47% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Target has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94,110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Target employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0
Feb 22, 2009
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Pros

Target offers a fun environment, at least in comparison to similar types of stores. HR is very reasonable with hours and scheduling and there is a great degree of flexibility in determining your work schedule. The 10% employee discount is great- it definitely adds up in savings over time. There are many employees from highly diverse backgrounds, leading to a rich work experience where it is very easy to make friends and meet new people. You can also learn a great deal about the retail business if you monitor your surroundings and soak everything in. Overall, I had a decent experience, but would not recommend working there for more than a few years.

Cons

The job can get very tedious and boring after a short amount of time. People have different schedules, which means you can have a wildly-varying work experience each day you come in to work, which was for me, mostly a bad thing. Very few fellow employees are motivated, meaning the bulk of a project can fall on your shoulders. Customers are very likely to take things out on you and get angry with you, which can have an effect on you over time. Also, you are on your feet for the entire day with only a few brief periods of rest.

4.0
Feb 20, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

The overall feel of Target is very young and fast-paced. It's not your typical corporation, because it's more rare than common to find someone over the age of 40. You also have good opportunity to move around and get promoted (until the economic slowdown) if you start at an exempt-level position. You immediately get ownership of large product categories with the understanding that it may take you a year to completely figure out your role. It's also a very social environment, so it's generally easy to meet people if you're from out of town. It's a great first job for someone right out of college.

Cons

Target tries to be an advocate for work/life balance, but it's not necessarily the case depending on department and company pyramid. Specifically for the business analyst roll, Target tries to lump the entry-level exempt positions into one main core role. Each business analyst role is very different, though, and you don't get a full picture of each until you join the company. It can also be difficult to not feel like a number in a corporation at times due to the fluid movement of team members from position to position. You really have to make yourself stand out and be recognized in order for any major advancement. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but be prepared to showcase yourself.

3.0
Feb 20, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Gain experience for future management positions. It will be easy for individuals to move to another retailer and move into a more powerful management position. There is something to be said about the opportunities to grow at target; however, you have to be willing to relocate. Target employs very conservative people and if you are not willing to be positive and work hard, you will not go far with target.

Cons

Low growth potential, low pay, and few benefits. You can get more pay and benefits working at McDonalds with less responsibility. There is a chance that you could find yourself working for a poor boss. You must make good with your team lead, because you are really on your own.

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