Drab.
Cold.
Unexpected.
When I arrived in Amsterdam, NY, my reaction was "well this place makes Detroit look like Kokomo". The distribution center was a blue collar workplace. Ill-fitting jeans, hooded sweatshirts, and a general lack of ambition permeated every inch if the 1-billion square-foot space.
Target failed to inform me that other candidates had interviews during the same session. This translated to waiting for each candidate to receive an interview before me.
After a 3-hour wait, I saw the interview as an opportunity to have the worst interview of my life.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you worked with someone that is different than yourself.
I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Target (Dallas, TX) in Oct 2014
Interview
On campus behavioral interview followed by an on site factory tour an executive behavioral interview. Questions were fairly predictable and straightforward. Friendly people. The recruiters responded to all inquires quickly. Factory tour was interesting, some parts of factory were blocked off to tours because of proprietary processes. Very nice pay, just in the middle of no where.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time where you were forced into taking a leadership position
I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Target (Tucson, AZ) in Feb 2013
Interview
I am currently a senior graduating in December from the Retailing and Consumer Sciences school at the University of Arizona. My educational background makes me an ideal candidate for this position because I have taken courses in Product Development & Branding Strategy, E-Commerce, Omni-channel, Retail Math, Consumer Behavior, Global Retailing, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Marketing Strategy. These courses have given me a knowledgeable background in all of these categories and has prepared me to begin a career in Corporate Retail.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I am currently a senior graduating in December from the Retailing and Consumer Sciences school at the University of Arizona. My educational background makes me an ideal candidate for this position because I have taken courses in Product Development & Branding Strategy, E-Commerce, Omni-channel, Retail Math, Consumer Behavior, Global Retailing, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Marketing Strategy. These courses have given me a knowledgeable background in all of these categories and has prepared me to begin a career in Corporate Retail.