Any One Ever Work At Target?

I applied there once but never got hired. Had a couple of friends who work there, I hear they're pretty good to work for but it's still your typical box store job. Much better than Wal-Mart, though.

 

Same here. I would give it a try.

 

Yeah, I would work at Target before Wal-Mart as well. The only thing I hate about Target is they don't have an automotive department. I once went in to get a replacement bulb for my taillight and found out the only things in their "automotive" department are soap, wax, CD holders, seat covers, and cell phone chargers(1/2 the aisle was phone chargers). At least in Wal Mart you can buy a lightbulb and a quart of oil...

-Jay

 

I've also heard good things about working for them - and they're certainly one of my favorite stores. Target stores are always really clean and uncluttered - which is certainly a contrast with WalMart. And the employees never look really bummed out - another contrast! I'd go for it! - sheureka

 

In my Corporate Governance class at my university, we watched a video about Wal-Mart.

In short, they said one of the reasons (besides looking for theft, etc.) that they have cameras both in their store and in their parking lot is to watch to see if any of their employees are holding meetings about Wal-Mart's practices and policies and conspiring against them.

The video we watched in class had both former employees and current employees (they had their faces blocked out and had fake names to protect their identities).

 

If you like your job don't just bail out. It is OK to get layed off if its due to a company wide problem. No employeer would hold that against you. In the mean time try to determine what is really going on. Sometimes its just talk. Good Luck

 

here is the video link for that video http://http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3836296181471292925&q=walmart+video&total=5777&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=4

 

Thanks for posting it Alienware_51. This looks like the video I saw in my Corporate Governance class.

 

Well, that's what you get for working at the Tardville Casino.

 

I heard that it is a great place to work. Payment will be get every 2 weeks. Every place is good for work, when all members are worked together as a team.

 

Good luck, budney, hope it works out for you!

 

Good luck!! Let us know how all turns out.

 

Just curious, how do people get retail or big box jobs? I never make it past the electronic test?!?

Good luck budney!

 

You might think too independently for them... Those tests are designed to put very specific mindsets on the top of the list.

 

Ah... glad to know that I'm not incompetent.

 

nah just shows it is not for you

 

Not at all, nor am I saying they're looking for idiots. They use the exams to find people that fit their company culture to a T.

 

Budney I wish you the best of luck and really hope this works out for you. I know what a struggle and pain it can be to find a new job.

 

I must have missed this thread last month :O

budney...I worked for Target...back in the middle 90's....for about two years. It wasn't too bad. I started in hardlines on the floor. After about a year...the assistant store team leader (assistant store manager) and I were butting heads...he was being an idiot and I couldn't work for him anymore. I asked to get moved. They moved me to the fitting room...where I answered the calls, gave people numbers to enter the fitting room...handed out the calls to the correct department for assistance, etc.

Then a year later I went to work at a casino. I can't tell you how many times rumors went around....layoffs, firings, restructuring..etc. I thought I was toast so many times, I lost track. I ended up leaving on my own, never getting the ax. Most of the "talk" there never went into action.

Good luck though! What position did you apply for?

 

I met some of the most level headed folks in retail... so I know that there *re some bright ones trying to make a living

 

I have to say I don't miss working retail, especially at Christmas time...

 

I can only give my perspective on how they are dealing with the FD and inspections/violations and I find it a pleasure working with Target, they do whatever is needed and the employee's/managers always seem happy & good to work with.
As for the Wal-Mart in our town, don't get me started I can say they are the complete opposite & have been a thorn in my side.

So in my opinion from working with Target & Wal-Mart, I see Target as being a much better run & class company and I think working for them would be the same.
Good Luck if you do apply with them and with your current job.

 

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Good luck.