I enjoyed getting to see more about how a large retailer runs. With the Tacoma Target being one of the top two Targets in Washington doing over 50 million a year there was a lot to learn. The company was going through lots of new changes and seeing how they were being implemented first hand was an amazing experience.
What I wish was different
I wish there was more organization and time being invested as growing me as a leader. Since things were so fast-paced sometimes I felt like I wasn't getting the most of the experience. Compared to the other people I spoke to in the program at other locations I didn't get as much responsibility to jump in and try leading until the very end. Which didn't give me much time to grow as a leader as I would have liked. Being an executive intern and working alongside team leaders or members often times there wasn't a situation set up for me to lead rather than be an extra hand.
Advice
If you go into this experience go in determined to lead. Be vocal and express concerns that you are having right away. Don't let you be an intern make you feel like you have to just listen to what team members or team leaders are telling you to do. You are there to help lead and not only take orders and be an extra hand. insert yourself in different situations to lead even if you don't feel prepared.
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Fulfillment Expert
June 2020 • Mentor, OH
What I liked
A lot of hours, cool people
What I wish was different
I wish the management was better at scheduling
Advice
n/a
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team employee
June - September 2020 • Sunrise, FL
What I liked
everyone was nice and helpful.
What I wish was different
the hours and communication with team leads
Advice
remember why you started.
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HR Expert
October 2019 • Green Bay, WI
What I liked
Good environment. Fun, Easy-going.
What I wish was different
nothing
Advice
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Team Member
May 2015 • Highlands Ranch, CO
What I liked
The pay and benefits are pretty good. The team/department I worked with was very nice and created a welcoming environment where I felt appreciated.
What I wish was different
The leadership at my store could have been better.
Advice
Never be afraid to ask questions if you don't know what you're doing.
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Sales Floor Associate
August 2019 • Sandy, UT
What I liked
I was able to work full time and progress towards a leadership position
What I wish was different
I wish I could have pursue a bigger role earlier on.
Advice
Target is a great company, I would highly recommend.
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Store Executive Intern
July - August 2020 • Harrisburg, PA
What I liked
I received a lot of personal attention from leadership, as I was the only intern at my store. I was given the freedom to make decisions right after having hands-on training. I loved the environment and the encouragement I received from my mentor.
What I wish was different
Advice
Apply to internships and see where they take you! Be willing to ask A TON of questions...that was something my mentors appreciated. Keep your curiosity alive throughout your internship. And step up as a leader, even if it is scary.
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Checkout advocate
May 2020 • Willoughby, OH
What I liked
I enjoyed the challenge of learning the ins and outs of the Target corporation. I quickly was put in a position with a lot of responsibility, but the team was also understanding when things went wrong.
What I wish was different
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Fulfillment Expert
June 2020 • Bloomington, IN
What I liked
The flexibility of this part-time job.
What I wish was different
A smaller-feeling community within the large store.
Advice
Only take this job if you have time to spare and if you have the ability to spend a lot of time on your feet.
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Software Engineering Intern
June 2020 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Gained good experience working on an agile team
What I wish was different
The work I was doing was quite boring so I wish it had been cooler, more interesting stuff
Advice
Be confident in the skills you have, no one knows what they’re doing either
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Target Stylist
June 2020 • Carson, CA
What I liked
The flexibility and caring nature of people working alongside you. Coworkers are happy to help anyone if you're struggling.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to work hard and work in different departments, if needed.
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Team member
May 2020 • Brooklyn Park, MN
What I liked
I liked that they are flexible and that you can have variety at work
What I wish was different
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Executive Team Lead of Asset Protection
July 2020 • Vauxhall, NJ
What I liked
I like how all of my coworkers were extremely helpful and assisted me whenever I had questions.
What I wish was different
The experience was a little limited because of COVID-19. So I was not able to experience all of the job functions.
Advice
Be willing to absorb a lot of information. This experience was brand new to me so I really had to soak up a lot of information.
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Guest Service Supervisor
June - August 2020 • Ann Arbor, MI
What I liked
I enjoyed interacting with guests and offering support to my coworkers during the pandemic.
What I wish was different
I wish we had a specific person in charge of checking people for masks. We didn't have enough training for this and it was very stressful.
Advice
Go into retail jobs with an open mind and kind heart; you may not always be treated with respect, but it's important to consider what might be fueling your guests' behaviors.
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Target Security Specialist
March 2020 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
What I like about this job is that it gives me the opportunity to directly make a positive impact on the shopping experience of our guests by ensuring that the store is safe and minimizing merchandise loss.
What I wish was different
Advice
I was apprehensive about starting this job because it was unlike any other I had before. However, I took my positive mindset and work ethic into the job and eventually hit my stride with it. My advice is to get out of your comfort zone as soon as you can because it could pay off in a big way. Don't let apprehensiveness keep you from taking a job or doing anything you wish to do.
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Guest Associate
June 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
They accommodate really well to their employee's needs and are very intentional about each employee getting break time.
What I wish was different
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Cashier/Cook
February 2018 • Henrico, VA
What I liked
Target does a great job of working with your schedule if your a full-time student.
What I wish was different
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Beauty Consultant
April - July 2020 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
The easygoing environment
What I wish was different
Lack of being on a team
Advice
Know that you’ll need to work on your own a majority of the time
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Finance and Accounting Development Program Intern
June - August 2020 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
The online experience was different, however Target made the experience engaging and you could really feel the company culture, even though we never saw each other in person. I appreciated the transparency and the people that I met.
What I wish was different
I wish that there would have been a few more opportunities to meet the other interns.
Advice
Have fun and do not be afraid to ask for what you want. Target does an amazing job trying to find your passions and what you are interested in.
