Group Manager applicants have rated the interview process at Target with 3.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 40% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Group Manager roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 6 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 Group Manager according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
Personality test: 19%
Skills test: 19%
One on one interview: 19%
Group panel interview: 6%
Background check: 6%
Drug test: 6%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I went through three interviews. Two with a team manger and then one with the store manager. I felt like the store manager was intimated of me because of my qualifications and MBA.
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How did you deal with conflict between you and your manager?
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Target (Seattle, WA) in Dec 2015
Interview
They ask basic interview questions. They explained STAR format to me before asking questions, which felt like a waste of time because I already knew it. The recruiter was very nice. After completing the phone interview I took an online assessment that took about 1.5 hours. The assessment has one timed section and the rest are unlimited. After the assessment they don't give you feedback.
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Target
Interview
The entire process took 3-4 months with 7 separate interviews and over 10 interviewers. It was a long process but not really difficult. Mostly getting to know you type questions for culture fit and then many behavioral questions, i.e. Tell me about a time when... Mid-way through the process included a case study and mock 'coaching' meeting with a direct report over the phone. Through out the process a recruiter stays in touch to support and answer any questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Behavioral questions, i.e. Tell me about a time when you... Themes focused on communication skills, team and collaboration, leadership, adaptability, drive, time management/prioritization abilities, etc.