Sales Associate/Softlines applicants have rated the interview process at Target with 1.8 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Associate/Softlines roles take an average of 7 days to get hired, when considering 5 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Target overall takes an average of 14 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Target as a Sales Associate/Softlines according to 5 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 36%
Drug test: 27%
Personality test: 18%
Background check: 9%
Skills test: 9%
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I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Target (Paradise Valley, AZ) in Sep 2013
Interview
I was greeted by the guest services team member, the whole staff was warm and inviting, I was moved through three different interviews very quickly, with-in the first day. I guest I made a great impression, because I was hired on the spot. And all of team members were very professional.
Phone Interview was first then in person. They called within a day of submitting my application. I was working within a week. They accept mostly all applicants for in-store positions. Very Quick and Easy
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you get your fashion inspiration? What can you bring to our softlines sales team?
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Target (San Antonio, TX) in May 2017
Interview
Two Interviews- One with your team lead for the department you are working for and one with a general manager. They will ask about how you have handled previous conflicts with customers, how you have had to think on the spot how to solve an issue etc. They wanna hear about how you can help people and what makes you adaptable.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How have you helped solve a conflict at a previous job?