Target Assessment Tests

Careers at Target

Target offers many career opportunities, ranging from hourly distribution and store roles to corporate careers. Roles include accounting and finance, technology and data science, and project management.

Internships are offered in 12 areas of the Target business:

• Supply Chain (Graduate/MBA program)

• Software Engineering

• Inventory Analyst

• Leadership Development

• Marketing

• Operations Management

• Finance Leadership

• Buying

• Data Science

• Store Executive

• Financial Analyst

• Space and Presentation

These entry-level internships are available to students who are looking to build their employability skills or start their career. Some internships specify candidates from a specific degree type:, for example, those who are doing an MBA.

There are also some internships specifically for career returners who are looking to get back into the job market.

The format and duration of the internships vary according to the role itself. Opportunities are mainly available in the US and India, and are advertised on a rolling basis.

Target has a defined recruitment process that assesses candidates against the values and ethos of the organization.

The application for roles at Target consists of a four-stage process:

• Online application form

• Target Application Questionnaire

• Phone screening

• Interview stage

Target accepts applications for multiple positions, but candidates can only take one Target Application Questionnaire in 6 months.

It is important to do your research on the roles available. Apply only to those roles that you believe you have the skill set for. Or the role/specialism that you want to gain experience in and progress your career in.

Target online application

The Target application form is online and linked to each vacancy advertised. Applicants select their preferred vacancy and are then directed to the Target dedicated recruitment portal.

Here candidates create their account and have the option of applying for positions by:

• Uploading their resume
• Linking their LinkedIn profile
• Manually adding the required information

Target Application Questionnaire

The application questionnaire is an essential part of the overall Target recruitment process.

This questionnaire is a mix of a situational judgment test and a personality test. Target does not say who builds the questionnaire, so prepare for the question types rather than one publisher’s house style. What it is there to do is clear enough, though. It checks that the behaviors and competencies you bring match what the role needs.

The Target situational judgment test assesses how a candidate would behave in specific work-based situations. These work scenarios are similar to those that a candidate would face when on the job. The answers are presented as multiple-choice; candidates then rank these answers in order of preference of how they would react.

The situational judgment test is timed and takes around 20 to 30 minutes to complete. The test is timed, so practicing similar tests is advised.

Also included in the Target online application questionnaire is a personality test. This test assesses a candidate’s characteristics and traits against Target’s core values and ethos.

It’s important to remember that there are no right or wrong answers when it comes to answering a personality test. It is crucial to answer the questions as honestly as possible, and not second-guess what you think the recruiter may want to see.

Target phone screening interview

After successfully completing the Target Application Questionnaire, candidates are invited to attend a phone screening interview.

This interview covers a candidate’s suitability for the role, their understanding of the role they have applied for, and also checks the information they gave in the online application form.

Target final interview

This is the final stage of the process. Depending upon the role applied to, there may be multiple final interviews with different team members.

The final interview is competency-based. It assesses whether a candidate demonstrates the skills, behaviors, and attributes required for the role.

Scenario-based questions are asked. Candidates need to provide examples of situations they have been in that demonstrate they have the skills or behavior assessed.

Prior preparation for competency-based interviews is essential. Review Target’s website to familiarise yourself with the skills and competencies required for the role and the company values and ethos.

Think of examples that demonstrate the competencies required. Doing this ensures that you provide answers that showcase your skills and experience as needed for the role.