Overworked, understaffed - Retail Sales Associate Target Employee Review

3.0
Feb 17, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

I enjoyed helping people to find what they were looking for. Target has great products! The management team was very encouraging.

Cons

The store I worked at was way understaffed after the holidays. They would schedule only 1 or 2 associates to cover 3/4 of the store. As an employee, I can't be in two places at once, and customers get very impatient if they can't find assistance.

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5.0
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Pros

competitive starting pay, great merchandise discounts, and flexible scheduling

Cons

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5.0
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Pros

- Management - Pay - Benefits - Personal development - Vacation time - Culture

Cons

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