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Target

Cashier

August 2017 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

Well managed, good training and orientation, decent benefits

What I wish was different

More room to grow, more promotion opportunity

Advice

Don’t expect any advancement in the company.
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Barista

July 2019 • Chaska, MN

What I liked

It is a fast paced job with a steep learning curve that is rewarding for a go getter.

What I wish was different

It would have been better if there had been more communication.

Advice

Be prepared to know nothing.
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Guest Services

June - September 2019 • San Mateo, CA

What I liked

I was able to improve on my problem solving skills as well as how to navigate conversations with unhappy customers. The General Store Team Leaders as well as my coworkers were super nice and made working there enjoyable. Plus the pay at this location is great for a student who is working at home and doesn't pay living expenses.

What I wish was different

I wish there were more employees on the floor that could restock returns.

Advice

Be patient with guests but try to make friends with people in other teams as it'll make your work at guest services easier.
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Cashier

June - August 2019 • Lakewood, CA

What I liked

I liked the acceptance and patience shown to me as I learned my responsibilities

What I wish was different

I wish I would have taken more hours because I did not get out of my 90 probationary period

Advice

Target is a great first job
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Cashier

September 2018 • Lufkin, TX

What I liked

The pay and the discount.

What I wish was different

The up and down of hours.

Advice

Try your hardest to get redcards. The managers really appreciate that.
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Guest Advocate

December 2016 • Niles, IL

What I liked

I like working with a group of people.

What I wish was different

I wish the job wasn't as repetitive.

Advice

Don't let rude guests get to you.
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Style Expert

May 2017 • York, PA

What I liked

I like the overall atmosphere of the retail store and the team.

What I wish was different

I honestly do not have a comment what I wish was different.

Advice

I advice anyone in the Fashion Merchandise & Design track to have retail experience for at least one year. It is very beneficial to your resume, the experience is great and you actually get to use some of the knowledge that you learned in merchandise and design classes.
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Beauty and Style Consultant

June - November 2019 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

The staff were SUPER friendly and made me feel so welcome! If I ever needed help, anyone would drop what they were doing to help me.

What I wish was different

I wish I would’ve been able to work there throughout the entire semester, but commuting was putting a strain on my body.

Advice

Specifically the target I worked at really prepared me to be my own leader. My boss really made sure whenever I did something, that I knew why I was doing it and that no one was going to tell me otherwise.
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Flexible Fulfillment

September 2018 • Bradenton, FL

What I liked

I love the people I work with, and the job I do! You get to do your own job, no pressure from management outside of season, and you get shop for others!

What I wish was different

We have had some management pass through, wish we just had one who cared enough to not only stay, but get to know the people they work with.

Advice

Be social. It pays off to get to know those you work with.
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Service and Engagement Team Member

May 2019 • Fairlawn, OH

What I liked

Coworkers, good hours, good pay

What I wish was different

The work/life balance

Advice

Keep in mind that you're working with a team across the whole store. Communication is key.
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Executive Intern

June - August 2019 • Mesa, AZ

What I liked

I was able to hone in my leadership style and gained a ton of confidence leading my team throughout the store. I also had a mentor who I consider to be my mentor for the rest of my career. I was able to have a lot of conversations with him about my struggles and strides with my team. Overall, I learned so much about myself and what I want to do with my career. I also had the opportunity to meet several regional directors and one of the Vice Presidents of Target.

What I wish was different

I loved my internship and don't wish anything was different.

Advice

I would say to not be afraid to be super open to feedback and learn from the feedback.
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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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Retail

October 2018 - November 2019 • Palmdale, CA

What I liked

The people I worked with.

What I wish was different

I had not changed position from sales floor to security.

Advice

Always enjoy the job you do, you make the job become fun or a chore. I always make sure I have a positive attitude and that makes the job easier and people around you like you.
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Sales Floor Team Member

November 2017 • Butler, PA

What I liked

I loved helping people find things that they were looking for.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to work with my coworkers more closely.

Advice

Work 40 hours a week, it will pay off.
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guest advocate

July - September 2019 • Sunnyvale, CA

What I liked

The community was nice.

What I wish was different

Management was messy.

Advice

Be friendly.
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Target cashier

May 2018 - August 2019 • Riverside, CA

What I liked

Job was simple , coworkers where great !

What I wish was different

Some things that should have been different is if Managers didn’t involve themselves in drama or cheat on their wives with employees because it created a

Advice

Don’t make friends , stay away from the drama especially from the managers .
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Team Member

May 2019 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

Paid well, positive team environment

What I wish was different

Advice

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General Merchandise

May - August 2019 • Emeryville, CA

What I liked

I liked to be given the responsibility to multitask in my job. Meaning I had to help with multiple customers in need.

What I wish was different

I wish I had more time to be associated more with my managers to get to know them better. I was hoping to build a stronger connection with them but my schedule wasn’t always consistent

Advice

Keep an open mind about the people you meet and always keep it professional whenever your representing an corporation
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Barista

October 2017 • Sun Prairie, WI

What I liked

Coworkers, pay

What I wish was different

Scheduling & hours, management

Advice

Let management know the hours that you want frequently or they will stop giving them to you
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Retail

May 2018 • Cockeysville, MD

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

No mater how you’re feeling try to keep your personal life away from your work life
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