Target
Company Size
More than 10,001 Employees
Company Type
Public
Industry
General Merchandisers
City/State
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Company Description
 

Target is an upscale discount retailer headquartered in Minneapolis with 1,752 stores in 49 states.

 

 

 

The pace is fast, the atmosphere is fun and the people are friendly. Every team member—from stores to distribution centers to corporate offices—is empowered and encouraged to innovate, contribute ideas and discover solutions. All team m ...More

Hiring Data:
2011 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
2,200 1,400 400
2010 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
1,700 1,200 500
2009 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
1,800 1,100 500
2008 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
2,000 1,800 500
2007 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
3,259 2,016 41
2006 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
2,046 0 0
2005 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
2,250 0 0
2004 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
45 0 0
2003 Hires
Entry-Level Intern Master's
45 0 0
Top 5 Most Desired Majors for 2011 New Hires:
  1. Business Administration
  2. Finance/Banking
  3. Health/Allied Health
  4. Information Systems/MIS
  5. Management
Top Candidate Characteristics
  1. Interviewing / Communication Skills
  2. Peace Corps / other social service
  3. Internship / Experience
  4. College Graduated From
  5. Major / Degree
  6. GPA
  7. Computer Skills
  8. Personal Appearance
  9. Other: Leadership Skills
Hired employees with online degrees

YES

Job types available for new hires
  1. Administrative
  2. Analyst
  3. Creative
  4. Customer Service
  5. Education
  6. Finance
  7. Human Resources
  8. Information Technology
  9. Research
  10. Sales
  11. Writing/Editing
  12. Other: Store and distribution center management, merchandise presentation, product design and development, marketing, pharmacists, nurse practitioners and medical assistants
Top three ways that recruit job applicants
  1. College campus career fairs
  2. Your corporate website
  3. Other: Team member referrals


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