I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Target (Tacoma, WA) in May 2021
Interview
I applied online. Had a virtual interview (covid times) and then was offered the position within a couple of days. The orientation was held in the breakroom and was a paid 8 hour shift, even if the training didnt take 8 hours.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Explain a time when you had to de-escalate a situation.
Had a virtual interview, all of the questions can be found online, waited over 2 months to get a response and by the time they responded, the job had been filled. They did say I was a good fit and they would keep me on file but the process was far too long.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us why you are interested in the position and describe your relevant knowledge and experiences.
How do you use past experiences to improve your approach? Describe your actions and the outcome.
Describe how you learn and adjust when an experience does not turn out as expected. Describe a situation, your actions, and the outcome.
How do you work with people who have different perspectives than your own? Describe a situation, your actions, and the outcome.
Describe how you have worked with another person to achieve a goal. Describe a situation, your actions, and the outcome.
Positions in Target Stores include guest service and product handling duties as essential functions of the job. These duties require the ability to: • Climb up and down ladders • Work a flexible work schedule (e.g., nights, weekends and holidays) and have regular attendance • Scan, handle and move merchandise efficiently and safely, including frequently lifting or moving merchandise up to 40 pounds • Meet any state or local licensure and/or other legal requirements related to the position Are you able to fulfill all of these requirements (with reasonable accommodation, if necessary)? YES/NO
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Target (West Sacramento, CA) in Nov 2025
Interview
straightforward and very customer focused than anything even though most of the time job is spent in the backrooms getting merchandise to the floor. many personal insight question rather than job experiance questions
Applied online and a few weeks later I was chatting with someone answering behavioral questions. After you pass that interview, you receive an offer. Very simple process as long as you do not answer like a crazy person.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you tell me about a time you anticipated someone else’s needs?
