Target

Guest Services Associate

July 2023 • Lawrence, NY

What I liked

I enjoyed my time at Target because of the people that I worked with as well as the job itself. My coworkers were always very helpful and encouraging, especially the first week I began working there (as I had many questions to ask). I also like that I was able to do more than just what my listed occupation was. This allowed to try most of the available roles and decide on what was best suited for me.

What I wish was different

I did not have any complaints about the job, neither do I have anything that I would specifically change about the job. If anything I would changed my situation outside of the job. While working, I was also enrolled in a summer class which forced me to limit my hours. However, I do not taking this class as it was definitely beneficial.

Advice

I would tell anyone looking for advice that they should take any job experience that they can get their hands on (even in retail) rather than waiting for the perfect internship. My experience at Target gave me the opportunity to commit to something outside of school and any clubs I am a part of. It provided me an opportunity to prove to myself that I can work hard and enjoy the results of my labor. In my time there, I received the #YouAward for the month of August which is the equivalent to an employee of the month award, as well as more general performance award in the form of a check. Even more importantly I was able to make important connections with people that I otherwise would have never met.

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Fulfillment team member

April - August 2023 • South Jordan, UT

What I liked

The upper management was nice and understanding, I felt like they cared.

What I wish was different

I wish they gave you more time and weren't so strict with their rules. At times it was extremely stressful and people would be rushing around. My manager would get very stressed and would often take out that stress on her team members, which didn't help with anything.

Advice

I would advise that you go in understanding that people will be freaking out but you just have to do your best and it will be okay.

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Cashier

June - August 2019 • Golden, CO

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to build my communication skills through customer service engagement.

What I wish was different

I wish my schedule had been a bit more regular.

Advice

Do not put times on your availability if you are not available/do not want to work then, you will be scheduled irregularly. Just be honest about the times that you want to work.

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team member

April 2021 • Farragut, TN

What I liked

I love the flexibility with hours and how easy it is to get trained in different positions.

What I wish was different

I feel as though there was a lot of expectation placed immediately on the newer team members.

Advice

It is a lot more work than it seems, but in the right position, it can be highly fulfilling.

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merchandise assosiate

June - August 2023 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

I was able to work pretty independently

What I wish was different

More consistent hours

Advice

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General Merchandise Team Member

May - August 2023 • Shiloh, IL

What I liked

I was an On-Demand TM which meant I could choose my own hours. Management was also adamant about taking legally mandated breaks on time.

What I wish was different

I wish management and HR had been more accessible.

Advice

Be prepared to learn new systems and use devices on the job.

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Retail Stocker

March 2023 • Yorba Linda, CA

What I liked

Great people to work with, fast paced, goal oriented

What I wish was different

Working in the morning rather than at night

Advice

Work hard and give it your full effort and in the end it will pay of

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seasonal general merchandise expert

June 2023 • Orange, CA

What I liked

I liked getting to meet people from all different backgrounds than me! I think it really improved the way that I am able to interact with others and remain respectful even in times of distress or discomfort.

What I wish was different

I wish that my hours were more regular and earlier in the day. That was my fault though, for not clarifying to my supervisor what I wanted.

Advice

Working in retail is a must if you want to one day make the world a better place to be. There's no slice of humanity more broad than in a Target. You'll meet everyone in every mood, season of life, and place of mind.

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Team member

December 2020 • New Hartford, NY

What I liked

They are flexible with my schedule

What I wish was different

Hiring more people! Offer more hours

Advice

Don’t take everything so seriously or it’ll consume you

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General Merchandise Expert

June - August 2023 • Princeton, NJ

What I liked

Great team of support, explained everything well and made sure I was always set up and ready.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Overnight Inbound

May - July 2023 • Rocklin, CA

What I liked

I liked my schedule and the job because it was easy enough to complete

What I wish was different

I wish the employer was nicer and that they were more understanding of circumstanfes

Advice

If you are not a morning person do not take this job.

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Guest Advocate

October 2018 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Flexible scheduling and good people

What I wish was different

Some of the leadership was lacking

Advice

Don’t spend all of you’re time trying to work. Find a balance.

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Guest Service Advocate

August 2017 • Bedford, NH

What I liked

I love my coworkers and think the pay is very fair.

What I wish was different

It was not ideal just because of the pandemic but besides that it was good.

Advice

If you want to work here it is important to be empathetic and flexible.

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Cashier

July - August 2020 • Auburn Hills, MI

What I liked

I liked that I was doing something at all times, though the task was menial. I was happy that I got to talk to people and work with my face-to-face skills.

What I wish was different

I wished that there was more opportunity for creative expression and communication with my supervisors.

Advice

Try vocal exercises before getting into work.

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Technology Specialist

May - August 2021 • Richmond, VA

What I liked

I liked getting the firsthand experience of watching products move from distributor to customer. It was really eye-opening to get a retail experience that used my technology knowledge to assist people.

What I wish was different

I wish that there was less work that wasn't related to my position; oftentimes I was rearranging the toys and books section even those technically aren't part of the electronics section.

Advice

Definitely do it if you need a good summer job, it helped me pay for summer classes and have some spending money on top of that

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Executive team lead

June - August 2019 • Layton, UT

What I liked

I was trained in many different areas of the business. I was regarded as a leader at the store. I didn’t have to do menial tasks that are typical of the internship experience.

What I wish was different

Nothing. I loved it.

Advice

Be sure to effectively use your time at the store—learn as much as you can.

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Guest Advocate

June 2020 • Petaluma, CA

What I liked

I like that I am able to come back from college to a job on breaks and that they give me however many hours as I'd like.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes because you will be on your feet all day

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Barista

June 2019 - August 2022 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

It's a good enough pay for a part time job. I really enjoyed the people I worked with as well.

What I wish was different

It unexpectedly will become busy at random times.

Advice

Be friendly! Be ready to clean.

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Guest advocate

April 2021 • Chambersburg, PA

What I liked

Flexible schedule for the most part, accepted most availability requests as long as weekends were flexible, very accepting of students, nice hourly rate

What I wish was different

Didn’t always give the hours people needed, sometimes 8hours or less a week. Management was dismissive, sometimes dismissive and rarely accepted time off requests.

Advice

Please be an advocate for yourself, do not let target take over your life. You can learn a lot from targets business model and style but know when to draw the line between work and life.

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