https://corporate.target.com/careers/internships-and-entry-level-programs

Target

Eyewear specialist

July 2019 • Wichita, KS

What I liked

The products I was selling

What I wish was different

More business

Advice

Be friendly it goes a long way
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Store Executive Intern

June - August 2018 • Richfield, MN

What I liked

Great company and a lot of good exposure. Very collaborative and high-energy.

What I wish was different

Better, and more consistent scheduling

Advice

Be ready and willing to put in the work necessary to advance!
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Software Engineer

June - August 2018 • Brooklyn Park, MN

What I liked

I got to learn a lot about specific technologies in my field.

What I wish was different

I wish the internship was longer.

Advice

Proactively talk with recruiters to try to secure a position.
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Sales associate

May - August 2018 • Apple Valley, MN

What I liked

The breaks, the co-workers, the environment.

What I wish was different

NA

Advice

Be patient with customers.
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Sales associate

March 2018 • Sherwood, OR

What I liked

The positive and welcoming environment

What I wish was different

I worked more hours during the school year

Advice

It is a great way to gain customer service experience and skills
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Sales associate

May - August 2018 • Leesburg, VA

What I liked

Flexibility in helping with getting a set schedule which is uncommon in retail

What I wish was different

Advice

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Grocery Stocker

June - July 2018 • Kennesaw, GA

What I liked

Easy to complete tasks

What I wish was different

Maybe fewer hours

Advice

Try to find a summer job you could manage with classes
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team member

October 2018 - September 2019 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

My coworkers and helping my guests

What I wish was different

My leaders put a lot of stress on me

Advice

Working at Target seasonally is great, it pays well but the stress is hard to manage with school
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Team Member

May 2015 • Saint Paul, MN

What I liked

Scheduling is flexible, the team leads are great.

What I wish was different

I wish that management had worked harder to make it a positive work environment, sometimes the leads are so stressed that it ends up being a negative environment.

Advice

If you show up and do your work and are kind and helpful to guests, this is not a difficult job.
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Cashier

June - August 2018 • Waukesha, WI

What I liked

The pay and scheduling

What I wish was different

I wish I worked more

Advice

Work more than you want to work
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Cashier

May - August 2018 • Louisville, CO

What I liked

Opportunities for creative problem solving

What I wish was different

Advice

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Night Stocker

May - August 2019 • Sicklerville, NJ

What I liked

The night hours

What I wish was different

Large workload

Advice

Would definitely make adjustments to my life to better suit the hours I’d work.
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Cashier

May 2018 - December 2019 • Charlotte, NC

What I liked

I like how they care about each employee and have good benefits.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Sales floor

April 2017 • West Chester Township, OH

What I liked

I liked that you were never bored at Target. There’s always something to do

What I wish was different

I wish I was able to work more hours. They only scheduled me about 20 hours a week

Advice

Just work hard and you will be noticed!
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Hardlines

May 2018 • Rockford, IL

What I liked

Fun, fast-paced work. Lots of nice co-workers. Good pay.

What I wish was different

Slightly unorganized management.

Advice

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Barista

January 2015 • Stow, OH

What I liked

Closer to campus, many different positions.

What I wish was different

Better flexibility with school.

Advice

An internship would be better.
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Apparel and Acessories Team Member

June 2018 • New Bern, NC

What I liked

I loved the environment and the people. Target treats their employees like gold and I admire that about them.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have started earlier in the summer!

Advice

Be the light wherever you go, your smile makes a different.
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Sales associate

May 2018 - August 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

Nothing

What I wish was different

Everything

Advice

Don't work at Target
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Guest Service Attendant

April 2017 • Fort Collins, CO

What I liked

People

What I wish was different

In my field

Advice

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manager

June 2016 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Competitive pay, various opportunities, good company culture

What I wish was different

Considering offers from other employers

Advice

You don’t necessarily have to accept a job offer from the same place you intern. Take the time to network with other companies and consider them all.
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