It was an awesome experience. The team at Target is very willing to work with you when it comes to your understanding and even scheduling. I learned so much and worked with truly amazing people.
What I wish was different
I wouldn't change anything. Every night shift and weekend rotation were crucial to my learning.
Advice
Flexibility is key! The more flexible you are the better opportunity you will have to take as much as you can away from this experience.
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LAN Engineering Intern
June - August 2017 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
Location was great. Networking with other interns and employees was enjoyable. Intern events were very engaging. The job was also tailored to my skill set coming in.
What I wish was different
Communications about housing, events, and intern position could have come earlier and with more clarity.
Advice
Set up your flight early and network with your team effectively once you get the initial placement emails.
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Front-End
August 2015 • Highlands Ranch, CO
What I liked
Friendly co-workers
What I wish was different
Variety in day to day work
Advice
Dedication to the job and hard work will pay off
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Overnight
July - August 2018 • Valley Stream, NY
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Be ready to change your sleep schedule and how you operate during the day time when you don't have work.
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Store Executive Intern
June - August 2018 • Queensbury, NY
What I liked
I like the level of challenge this internship provided. While the first few weeks were spent doing hands on learning and training, you eventually are able to put all of that knowledge to use. You are given shifts where you are the leader and you spend time around the store making decisions from a managers perspective. I also like the level of thoroughness. You spend time in each area of the store so you are familiar with the daily processes and work expectations from people in that area.
What I wish was different
There's not much that I can say I wish had been different about this internship. From the recruiting process to the actual internship, to even after the internship, I only have positive thoughts about the experience.
Advice
Be curious! Always be open to constantly learning new things because this is a fast paced internship. You spend time in every area of the store so it is a lot of knowledge. Don't be afraid to take a step back and present any questions you may have so you don't get caught up. Really assert yourself as a leader. You essentially are on the same level as the managers so make sure you have that presence with the employees and the guests. Make sure to build relationships with the employees but keep it professional. A lot of the employees will be in your age range so don't get too comfortable but make sure you have enough of the relationship for them to approach you with feedback, and you do the same to them.
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Team Member
June - August 2018 • Columbia, MD
What I liked
Great pay, nice coworkers, and an excellent break system
What I wish was different
Constant changes in way work was to be done. Had to wake up super early. Issues with LOA.
Advice
Getting an LOA can be difficult, make sure to put pressure on management.
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Cashier
June 2016 • Spartanburg, SC
What I liked
I liked the experience of working with the public and being able to move up from just cashier to guest services as well.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been trained as a supervisor
Advice
Being a seasonal worker will not give you the same opportunities as a full time job. Nor will it provide enough experience for promotion.
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Sales associate
May - August 2018 • Philadelphia, PA
What I liked
The employees that I worked with were really nice and the job itself isn't very complicated.
What I wish was different
The management. They were unorganized and loaded to much work on a single person, with a big store there wasn't enough time or energy to accomplish everything.
Advice
Don't let them try to make you always be there or always do everything, you have a right as an individual to say something is simply too much.
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Beautician
May - August 2018 • Austin, TX
What I liked
Everyone was very nice and I got the hours I wanted,
What I wish was different
Advice
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Team member
October 2014 • Santa Maria, CA
What I liked
People are great to work with. Opportunity for both team and independent work.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Cashier
June - August 2018 • Silver Spring, MD
What I liked
The experience of being able to assist guests outside of scanning and putting their items in bags. Being able to talk and have conversations with the guests.
What I wish was different
The organization of the company. Shifts where sometimes scheduled last minute and many people called out, which made work more stressful.
Advice
In this experience and in life generally, things will not always go your way. It is upsetting when it happens but you have to be able to learn, and adapt in the moment, whilst having patience for yourself despite the circumstances.
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Customer Service Representative
May 2014 • Fort Collins, CO
What I liked
Working with excellent team members. Forming bonds with guests. Becoming proficient in nearly all store processes.
What I wish was different
I wish I was at a store with lower volume and higher payroll.
Advice
A job in customer service should be mandatory for everyone. Get as much out of it as possible - there's a lot to learn.
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Backroom team member
June 2018 • Boston, MA
What I liked
It was busy it kept me busy. The customers and coworkers were nice people and made it a welcoming environment.
What I wish was different
The hours I received I wish they were more but I understood they had too many employees.
Advice
i would say to make sure you always have a walkie talkie because communication is a very important element.
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Software Engineering Intern
June - August 2018 • Minneapolis, MN
What I liked
My team had a great culture that was focused on learning and had a great work-life balance. The program put all the interns in the same apartment building and had fun events for the interns so it was very nice socially. I had 3 small projects throughout the summer so I got some experience in a variety of things which was super helpful.
What I wish was different
Can't think of anything.
Advice
When you intern, make the most of your experience! There are lots of resources at a company and you have the unique opportunity to be able to talk to people within the company and learn a lot so take advantage of that!
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Driver/Sales Worker
June - September 2018 • Renton, WA
What I liked
The people
What I wish was different
My hours
Advice
Look for jobs in my career field
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Executive intern
June - August 2018 • Denver, CO
What I liked
What I wish was different
More challenges and opportunities to give my opinion
Advice
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Electronics team
February 2018 • Rochester, MI
What I liked
Being part of a larger team, learning more about consumer electronics
What I wish was different
Scheduled more frequently
Advice
It's a retail job. So you interact with a lot of people. Everyone has things they are going through , so don't take things to heart.
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Flow Team Member
June - August 2018 • Lake Geneva, WI
What I liked
I like that it was from 6:00 AM to around 10:00 to 12:00 PM. That gave me the rest of the day to either find another job or do house work or try new things. I also learned a few new things.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been a little mor communciaiton. Since I was first hired to be a thrower, but most of the time I paced or play a swing person role.
Advice
Everyone makes mistakes, but you can't really dwell on them. You have to keep moving because all the product has to be taken off of the truck and out on shelves in a timely manner.
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Beauty Advisor
November 2017 - August 2018 • Auburn Hills, MI
What I liked
Friendly coworkers
What I wish was different
Management
Advice
Always greet customers
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Executive Management Intern
June - August 2018 • Moline, IL
What I liked
I liked the wide variety of responsibilities that I had. It was great hands on experience and I was constantly on the floor interacting with co-workers and customers.
What I wish was different
I wish I had a bigger impact on long term decisions made.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions! It is a lot to take in and learn and your managers are there to help.
