I enjoyed interacting with guests and offering support to my coworkers during the pandemic.
What I wish was different
I wish we had a specific person in charge of checking people for masks. We didn't have enough training for this and it was very stressful.
Advice
Go into retail jobs with an open mind and kind heart; you may not always be treated with respect, but it's important to consider what might be fueling your guests' behaviors.
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Target Security Specialist
March 2020 • Cincinnati, OH
What I liked
What I like about this job is that it gives me the opportunity to directly make a positive impact on the shopping experience of our guests by ensuring that the store is safe and minimizing merchandise loss.
What I wish was different
Advice
I was apprehensive about starting this job because it was unlike any other I had before. However, I took my positive mindset and work ethic into the job and eventually hit my stride with it. My advice is to get out of your comfort zone as soon as you can because it could pay off in a big way. Don't let apprehensiveness keep you from taking a job or doing anything you wish to do.
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Guest Associate
June 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
They accommodate really well to their employee's needs and are very intentional about each employee getting break time.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier/Cook
February 2018 • Henrico, VA
What I liked
Target does a great job of working with your schedule if your a full-time student.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Target
July 2020 • Medina, OH
What I liked
It’s a welcoming environment
What I wish was different
That my schedule would remain constant
Advice
It helps with social skills and dealing with the general public
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Beauty Consultant
April - July 2020 • Columbus, OH
What I liked
The easygoing environment
What I wish was different
Lack of being on a team
Advice
Know that you’ll need to work on your own a majority of the time
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Finance and Accounting Development Program Intern
June - August 2020 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
The online experience was different, however Target made the experience engaging and you could really feel the company culture, even though we never saw each other in person. I appreciated the transparency and the people that I met.
What I wish was different
I wish that there would have been a few more opportunities to meet the other interns.
Advice
Have fun and do not be afraid to ask for what you want. Target does an amazing job trying to find your passions and what you are interested in.
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Operations Manager
July 2020 • Cedar Falls, IA
What I liked
I enjoyed getting to know my team members and finding my passion for leading a team.
What I wish was different
Due to COVID-19, the program had to be shortened so I just wish I had more time.
Advice
Ask as many questions as possible and don't be afraid to mess up.
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Guest service advocate
October 2019 - June 2020 • Canyon Country, CA
What I liked
It was a very fun job that I was able to gain a lot of customer service and organizational skills in.
What I wish was different
There were occasional scheduling shifts a week prior to when the shift was supposed to occur.
Advice
If you are friendly to the customers and learn to work quickly and efficiently while doing so, you will do very well at this job.
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chasier
May 2018 - July 2020 • McKinney, TX
What I liked
The overall family feels of the team.
What I wish was different
Communication with one another.
Advice
Keep an open mind.
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electronics specialist
August 2017 • Salem, OR
What I liked
Isnt a terribly demanding job and pays an okay amount
What I wish was different
The management, the power structure, and how things are handled
Advice
It's not bad at first but the limited amount of hours can come back to bite so be prepared for that
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Fulfillment Expert
October 2019 • Orem, UT
What I liked
I experienced the Pandemic head on. I witnessed miracles and the best and worst of humanity.
What I wish was different
Our workload increased and our hours decreased. I feel like I disserviced myself being in a low labor job. I wish I could be in a Tech job right now.
Advice
Some jobs are stepping stones.
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Executive Store Intern
June 2020 • Santa Fe Springs, CA
What I liked
Love the hands on experience.
What I wish was different
Nothing. This was such a great internship.
Advice
Ask to take lead don’t be afraid to ask questions.
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Employee
June - August 2020 • El Dorado Hills, CA
What I liked
Good stuff
What I wish was different
Less beverage shifts
Advice
Work hard but don't stress or rush
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intern
July 2020 • Norridge, IL
What I liked
It was so fun, everyday was different. I got a full time job offer during a pandemic at a very competitive salary with benefits starting right away.
What I wish was different
I didn't talk to other interns often.
Advice
Don't expect to sit at an office more than 40% of the time.
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Cashier
July - August 2020 • Millbury, MA
What I liked
I loved meeting new people
What I wish was different
I wish I got to know my team better
Advice
Definitely reccomend
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Indirect and Reverse Logistics Intern
June - August 2020 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
I liked how much freedom I had for my project.
What I wish was different
I wish I had daily tasks to do. I was working on the same project the whole summer and I definitely could have used more to do.
Advice
Try and talk to as many people within the organization as possible. Everyone is super friendly and interested in what you're working on. Gain insight from them and shadow them if possible.
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Fulfulment
April 2020 • Sturgeon Bay, WI
What I liked
I really enjoyed the atmosphere and organization provided by the team leads and the corporation as a whole. The team I worked with was great as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have received more consistent hours throughout the summer.
Advice
Don't be afraid to try new experiences.
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Human Resources Expert
April 2020 • Lee's Summit, MO
What I liked
I enjoyed a different experience from my previous role as a cashier for the store.
What I wish was different
More mentorship and hands-on training with my boss. I felt I did not get a lot of training and was just expected to know what to do or was given minimum tasks.
Advice
Do it at a store where you'll receive mentorship .
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Team member
June 2020 • Hamilton, OH
What I liked
The team supervisors were very friendly and helpful when you needed help finding something for an order or for a customer.
What I wish was different
I wish I had gotten more hours more consistently, although I always requested to stay longer if I had a short shift that day.
Advice
Always request to stay longer if you have a shorter shift because management will be more willing to work with you to increase your hours and possibly even wage because of your dedication and hard work.
