I applied through other source. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Target (Seattle, WA) in Jan 2013
Interview
Executive Team Leader candidates must pass 4 rounds of interviews. Sometimes these are in person, sometimes they are over the phone.
Interview 1 - Store Team Leader
Interview 2/3 - Two District Level Leaders (ie District Team Leader, HRBP)
Interview 4 - Group Level Leader (ie Group Director, Human Resources Market Leader)
You will be asked a series of situation/behavior questions and a few others about your Strengths and Opportunities. You are scored on Scope of the story, Complexity of your task, Effort that you put in to the task, and Communication skills of actually telling the story.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you had to challenge your boss?
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a policy or procedure, what did you do?
Tell me about a time when you had to overcome an obstacle to achieve a goal?
Tell me about a time you provided amazing guest service?
Got the interview from a career fair. Met with one person who handled hiring and had a great conversation and had one other phone interview. Asked me relevant questions and I was excited about the role
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think would make you a good fit for this role?
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at Target (Charlotte, NC)
Interview
It was a two step interview process. Personable and you are able to interview with not only your direct managers but theirs as well. Provides transparency into your new team. My interview was virtual because I was moving to the area, but I'm sure they do in person for local folks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Star format- they want a story for each accomplishment they inquire about.
The interview was straightforward and to the point. Situation based interview, what would you do in this certain scenario. Interviewer was very friendly, and welcoming. They want to make sure that you have what it takes to be a leader
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time where you worked on a team with different people