The team leaders are not organized nor kind or helpful. Many of store leaders are rude and not helpful
Advice
Fight through the bad days.
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Cake decorator
December 2015 • Chaska, MN
What I liked
I live being able to use my creativity to create fun and enjoyable cakes for the whole family. I love seeing the enjoyment on peoples faces when they picked up their cakes.
What I wish was different
I wish the work load was different . Throughout the summer there were quite a few days I didn't have very much to do , and left early because I was bored.
Advice
One piece of advice would be to do something you enjoy for a job because it makes the time go by a lot faster and you make life long friends.
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Sales Associate
May 2017 • San Antonio, TX
What I liked
Cashier, fitting room attendant, put clothes back, find items for guests, and give the best customer service possible.
What I wish was different
That I had pushed for getting paid more, due to being one for three Spanish speakers in the entire store.
Advice
Stay focused on the tasks you're given.
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Guest Services
November 2015 • Powell, OH
What I liked
The co-workers
What I wish was different
How we schedule hours
Advice
It is a great learning experience for practicing patience and communicating skills
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Sales Floor
June 2016 • Sun Prairie, WI
What I liked
The flexibility in scheduling
What I wish was different
Something pertaining to my major
Advice
Very nice for a job during college
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Barista
October 2017 • San Jose, CA
What I liked
My co-workers.
What I wish was different
Management.
Advice
Know your worth.
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Visual Merchandiser
May - August 2018 • Gainesville, VA
What I liked
The job helped me realize my strengths and weakness in the field and pushed me to learn more about ways to help others, manage time better, interact and communicate more successfully. I also enjoyed meeting new coworkers and building lasting relationships.
What I wish was different
I wish I had the chance to learn more about different positions in the store, because I would be interested in trying new things and completing different tasks
Advice
Staying calm, although it may not be easy, when the store is hectic or when receiving a complaint is key to succeeding in a retail environment.
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ETL Intern
June 2018 • Urbandale, IA
What I liked
I enjoyed the environment of the store and company. I felt challenged and was able to strengthen my leadership skills through tools I gained throughout the internship.
What I wish was different
Advice
Own your experience and if there's something that you want to do more of/learn more about, don't be afraid to ask. Target wants to help you grow and learn about their business as well as yourself and what makes you a great leader.
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Team Member
June 2018 • Northridge, CA
What I liked
Friendly Team Members and Staff
What I wish was different
Advice
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Business Executive Intern
June - August 2018 • West Seattle, WA
What I liked
I liked that I was able to have a flexible schedule and was able to challenge myself daily. I was able to see parts of the company I usually overlooked, as well as getting to work with such a diverse group of coworkers.
What I wish was different
Advice
One bit of advice I would give is assert your presence with team members early and don't be afraid to sweat.
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Cashier, Guest Service Attendant, Sales Floor Worker
July - September 2018 • Los Angeles, CA
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
The job really showed me how a change of attitude really impacts job performance - coming into work with a positive attitude that's ready to work with others allowed me to enjoy doing my job and interacting with coworkers and guests. It's a great experience that teaches you how to work with others and allows you to meet other great people (many of whom are also college students).
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Executive Team Leader
May 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Starting day 1, I was treated at the level of all other executives. My STL spent a bunch of one on one time with me and helped develop my leadership abilities. The main goal of this internship was to determine what my leadership style was and how to handle responsibility,
What I wish was different
I wish I had the opportunity to spend more time in a super target, rather than my small store. I also wish that /i had spent more team specifically focusing on Human Resources and Assets Protection.
Advice
I would recommend that if anyone wants to experience a true leadership role, this is the job for you. I learned how to successfully leverage relationships to accomplish any goal/objective set before me and my team.
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Executive manager intern
June - August 2018 • Edgewater, NJ
What I liked
I liked the company culture the best! All members of management are very friendly and helpful. They really look out for you and value your feedback.
What I wish was different
I wish I had this experience earlier to gain an understanding of a professional workplace.
Advice
This internship is a serious commitment. Be prepared to fully commit and become fully invested in the company. Retail is a lot of work but can be enjoyed if surrounded by the right people.
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Cashier
May - August 2018 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Meeting people, making money.
What I wish was different
I wish it had felt meaningful past making money.
Advice
Work a “bad job” once or twice!
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Visual Merchandiser
May 2017 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
Working with latest fashion and making people fell beautiful in the clothes
What I wish was different
The hours
Advice
Working is not easy, that’s why you get paid to do it! Just make sure you are doing something that you love
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Executive Team Leader intern
June - August 2018 • Lufkin, TX
What I liked
I liked seeing the whole store and how each department was run. And in the end how it all came together.
What I wish was different
The organization of it, and giving me more things to do that felt like I was an asset rather than an extra hand.
Advice
Assert yourself and make sure that you are getting as much out of it as possible.
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Softlines Team Member
December 2017 • Annapolis, MD
What I liked
The team and guests are great. They make work fun. I go in and leave feeling accomplished.
What I wish was different
I wish I was eased into it more. It felt like I was suddenly supposed to know everything after I was done training.
Advice
You need to build your soft skills. This is a people-orientated job.
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Target Employee
June 2018 • Janesville, WI
What I liked
I love customer service. I want to be a marketing and advertising writer, so interacting with customers and taking note of packing and products frequently bought is important for me. I need to write content that appeals to the consumer; what better way than to interact with the consumer!
What I wish was different
I wish I had not spent as much time on the cash register and more time organizing and working on the sale's floor.
Advice
Don't be afraid of entry level positions. Work really hard and show all of your colors in your small position because you will be noticed and eventually handed bigger opportunities. I ended up being asked to transfer to a Target in the Twin Cities and have already been given employee recognition.
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Operations Manager Intern
June - August 2018 • Lugoff, SC
What I liked
I loved the company culture at Target and the people I met.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been more structured week to week.
Advice
I think the point of an internship to find different roles or jobs that you wouldn't have to chance once you are out in the real world. While in college we are focusing on one path but why not try something completely out of the box to see if you like it.
