General Merchandise Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Target with 2.2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 75% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for General Merchandise Associate roles take an average of 11 days to get hired, when considering 44 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 General Merchandise Associate according to 44 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 28%
Background check: 18%
One on one interview: 18%
Skills test: 11%
Drug test: 9%
Personality test: 6%
Presentation: 6%
Other: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Target
Interview
it was very easy; they asked the normal questions like tell me about yourself, and open availability. if you have open availability, you're one step closer. the person giving the interview was nice and kind and made you feel welcome
Target’s hiring process typically starts with an online application, followed by a HireVue video interview as the preferred screening method. The overall process averages about 14 days from application to offer. 
I applied online. I interviewed at Target (Illinois City, IL) in May 2026
Interview
extremely easy and straight forward asked me about how i handle myself in fast paced environments and how id deal with a confused customer with access to retries if i mess up at anytime during the interview
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
tell me about yourself
tell us why you're interested in this position
Quick and easy. Just spoke with hiring manager. In and out in 20 minutes. Super friendly, they're just checking to see if you have a pulse and hold a quick conversation