The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Target in May 2011
Interview
Initial Interview: Phone interview with campus recruiter. Some basic administrative questions and then a few situational based questions.
2nd Interview: Phone interview with a Store Team Leader. 5 situational questions
3rd Interview: 1:1 in person with a District Team Leader. Asked more situational questions and why I wanted to pursue a career with Target.
Final Interview: Phone interview with Group Stores VP. Asked why I wanted to pursue a career with Target and 2 situational questions.
Overall: The key is having specific stories to answer the situational questions. Use the format of telling them the situation, how you handled it, and what the outcome was (the outcome should be positive, but if i'ts not, be sure to frame it as a learning experience and tell what you specifically learned from the situation and how you would handle the situation in the future).
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