Process
A three-step series of interviews.
I spoke with them at an on-campus recruitment fair, then had an interview the next day.
First Interview:
- 2:1 with younger HR representatives who were both alumni from my university.
- All situational-based; know your leadership skills.
- Followed a questionnaire format, which was unfortunate.
Second Round:
- Two 1:1 interviews with managers at a local Target store.
- These followed pretty much the same format as the first question-wise.
- These were a little more "dry" as the interviewers were in-store employees and not HR.
Final Interview:
A phone interview as a final interview threw me off a bit. It followed exactly the same format as the others, being 100% situational/behavioral-based.
Questions
They asked me what my relationship was with a family friend who works at Target.
It was very awkward, and I wasn't sure how to respond.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 190 interview experiences for the Target ETL role in United States.
Success Rate
62%
Pass Rate
Target's interview process for their ETL roles in the United States is on the easier side as most engineers get an offer after going through it.
Experience Rating
Positive62%
Neutral26%
Negative12%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for Target's ETL interview process in United States.
Target Work Experiences
5.0
Amazing Leadership Development Experience!
ETL • Current Employee
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
February 24, 2016
Pros: Target has a great team culture surrounding being fast, fun, and friendly. There is a huge culture focused on giving each other recognition for the work they do. The leadership takes a lot of time to work on both your personal and leadership development.
You become a key carrier to a $35+ million business which comes with a lot of responsibility and business ownership!
Starting off, you get very competitive pay and 3 weeks vacation plus personal days off.
Cons: You'll work a 50-60 hour week, which can be very variable during the holidays. You, for the most part, can't take any vacation from November to the first week in January due to Target's peak business times.
If you're looking for a consistent 9-5 job, Target is not for you!
You'll work every other weekend with one day off during each week. You will likely work an overnight shift here and there, too.
Most leaders will always work with you on days you need off if you let them know ahead of time. The job can be extremely stressful and overwhelming, but as long as you take partners and constantly ask questions, it's a fun ride!
3.0
Executive Team Leader
ETL • Current Employee
New York, New York, United States
January 12, 2015
Pros: Decent pay, real responsibility right out of school, and opportunity for promotion.
Cons: No work-life balance, constant changing demands.
3.0
Great Pay, Rough Hours
ETL • Former Employee
Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
October 2, 2016
Pros: Great salary.
Phenomenal training and management experience.
Diverse employees.
Insider knowledge on upcoming sales and new products.
Cons: Retail hours; #1 con by a mile.
Holidays, weekends, early mornings, late nights.
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Rude customers, unmotivated team members.
- 5.0Amazing Leadership Development Experience!ETL • Current EmployeeAtlanta, Georgia, United StatesFebruary 24, 2016Pros: Target has a great team culture surrounding being fast, fun, and friendly. There is a huge culture focused on giving each other recognition for the work they do. The leadership takes a lot of time to work on both your personal and leadership development. You become a key carrier to a $35+ million business which comes with a lot of responsibility and business ownership! Starting off, you get very competitive pay and 3 weeks vacation plus personal days off.Cons: You'll work a 50-60 hour week, which can be very variable during the holidays. You, for the most part, can't take any vacation from November to the first week in January due to Target's peak business times. If you're looking for a consistent 9-5 job, Target is not for you! You'll work every other weekend with one day off during each week. You will likely work an overnight shift here and there, too. Most leaders will always work with you on days you need off if you let them know ahead of time. The job can be extremely stressful and overwhelming, but as long as you take partners and constantly ask questions, it's a fun ride!
- 3.0Executive Team LeaderETL • Current EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJanuary 12, 2015Pros: Decent pay, real responsibility right out of school, and opportunity for promotion.Cons: No work-life balance, constant changing demands.
- 3.0Great Pay, Rough HoursETL • Former EmployeeFredericksburg, Virginia, United StatesOctober 2, 2016Pros: Great salary. Phenomenal training and management experience. Diverse employees. Insider knowledge on upcoming sales and new products.Cons: Retail hours; #1 con by a mile. Holidays, weekends, early mornings, late nights. <br> Rude customers, unmotivated team members.
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