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Target General Merchandise interview questions

based on 49 ratings - Updated Jan 16, 2026

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General Merchandise Interview

Feb 18, 2021

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Target

Interview

very easy, they basically go off of your work experience and will gauge on where to put you from there. If they think you can handle more you will notice they will start asking more difficult questions or even ask you if you would be interested in a more hands on roll.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

easy general strategy questions online over computer.

1 Answer

General Merchandise Interview

Feb 13, 2021

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Target (Birmingham, AL) in Jan 2021

Interview

Received link to conduct a virtual interview. Interview was through Hirevue. Had 48 hours to complete interview but was able to complete it at any time. Answers were recorded via webcam.

Interview questions [5]

Question 1

Tell me about your background, relevant work experience, and why you are interested in this position.

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Question 2

Tell me about a time you exceeded the expectations of someone by anticipate their needs

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Question 3

Tell me about a time you had to make a major change to your daily routine or re-prioritize something you were working on. describe the situation, your actions and outcome.

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Question 4

Tell me about a time you had to work with someone else to achieve a goal with multiple tasks, while under a tight deadline. describe the situation, your actions and the outcome.

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Question 5

Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a peer or co worker about a goal you were trying to reach together. describe the situation, your actions and the outcome.

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General Merchandiser Interview

Feb 10, 2021

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Target in Aug 2020

Interview

Met with two managers, very quick process and the questions weren't too crazy. During the holidays so I am sure they were taking almost anyone. After a brief explanation of what I would be doing I already knew I "got" the job.

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work for Target?

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General Merchandise Interview

Feb 18, 2021

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Neutral experience

Easy interview

Application

I interviewed at Target

Interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

easy general strategy questions online over computer.

1 Answer

General Merchandise Interview

Feb 13, 2021

Anonymous Interview Candidate

No offer

Neutral experience

Average interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Target (Birmingham, AL) in Jan 2021

Interview

Received link to conduct a virtual interview. Interview was through Hirevue. Had 48 hours to complete interview but was able to complete it at any time. Answers were recorded via webcam.

Interview questions [5]

Question 1

Tell me about your background, relevant work experience, and why you are interested in this position.

Answer question

Question 2

Tell me about a time you exceeded the expectations of someone by anticipate their needs

Answer question

Question 3

Tell me about a time you had to make a major change to your daily routine or re-prioritize something you were working on. describe the situation, your actions and outcome.

Answer question

Question 4

Tell me about a time you had to work with someone else to achieve a goal with multiple tasks, while under a tight deadline. describe the situation, your actions and the outcome.

Answer question

Question 5

Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a peer or co worker about a goal you were trying to reach together. describe the situation, your actions and the outcome.

Answer question

General Merchandiser Interview

Feb 10, 2021

Anonymous employee

Accepted offer

Positive experience

Easy interview

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at Target in Aug 2020

Interview

Interview questions [1]

Question 1

Why do you want to work for Target?

Answer question

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