What “Target Family” Means to Me

If you ask almost any team member what they love about working at Target, whether it’s in a store, distribution center or our HQ offices, the first answer you’re likely to get is, “the team!” I’ve worked at Target for a little over a decade, and it’s always been my answer too. Sure, I also love the challenging work, scope and impact of projects, the ever-evolving landscape of retail and the ability to make an impact to so many guests. BUT… my team has become my second family. How cool is it to work at a place and feel that I get to come into work every day and partner with people who are amazingly smart, talented, challenge me daily, but also care about me and my family on such a personal level?
I wanted to share a personal story about the impact my Target team has had on me and my family. In early 2015, I had an unplanned medial emergency and needed immediate surgery. This caused me to be out of work for a few months. While my leaders and peers reached out, it was never about work or my return, but simply to check in on how my recovery was going, let me know they’re thinking of me and to send well wishes. During the second week of my recovery, a peer of mine called my husband to share that the team orchestrated weekly meal drop-offs throughout my entire recovery period. They wanted to help out, and coordinate a delivery schedule. Immediately, I was overwhelmed with gratitude and relief. My husband was still working fulltime and became the primary care-giver to not only our child, but to me as well. So a few meals a week went a very long way. My mom was over one night when a peer came by and she was astonished. I remember her saying, “Do you know how fortunate you are to have people that care so much about you at work?” I even had co-workers offer to babysit or arrange play dates to help my husband out!
We’ve done this for others on my team who’ve also experienced personal challenges, and it makes me proud to work for a company and on a team that values and cares for each individual. We work hard, accomplish amazing results, have fun and we do it together as a “work family.”
Over a year later, I’m still regularly attending physical therapy. The sentiment from my manager has always been that I must take care of myself. I appreciate the support, work-life integration and flexibility to both get my job done and make my health and family a top priority. #WeAreTarget
Vanessa Denysse Warren
November 21st, 2016Your story truly inspired my to want to work with such caring company. I believe that I would fit in with a team of beautiful people who not care for there customers but their employees also. That means a lot to me.To know that when I give great customer service to customers that I have a team that gives it back to me. Thanks again for the inspiration.
Pulse Blog Administrator
November 23rd, 2016Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Mark Strasbaugh
December 2nd, 2016sounds like an excellent opportunity. working in a positive work environment is very appealing to me
Nicole Roffé
December 5th, 2016That’s so cool! I really feel like the people I work with at Target are friendlier than at other chain stores. It’s a good job to have.
Michele Karasti
December 7th, 2016I am interested working at target. Target has a lot of opportunities available. I am a people person and enjoy working with people. Work well as a team member. I hope to hear from you for an interview. Sincerely Michele Karasti
Pulse Blog Administrator
December 13th, 2016Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Koa bee
December 7th, 2016I feel it be great in a mannagement position
Sara Del Valle
December 7th, 2016I love seeing stories like this! Not only does Target support their customers, but also their team members. Makes me even more excited to have applied to an executive leadership internship at one of your Colorado stores! 🙂
angela
December 13th, 2016i wood love working in target becos i like the people atitude, help,profesionatity plus more
Pulse Blog Administrator
December 19th, 2016Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Shelley ocampo
December 14th, 2016Really enjoy helping as good server or bakery merchandiser can help
Jonathan sumner
December 24th, 2016I love shopping at stores like target
Sonny Davis
December 25th, 2016Greetings.
I am looking for a job. One that I can learn from and carry the skills I’ve learned with me.
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 3rd, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Bryan Kuite
December 31st, 2016I hope I has a job for workes
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 3rd, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Laura Mowry
January 2nd, 2017I’m looking for a cashier job or a career job with target, in my area OF Douglas,Massachusetts, do you have anything around this area ?
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 3rd, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Nathan
January 11th, 2017I am interested in working with Target IT department. I have already created a profile, however, when I try to apply for a position by entering my email address the web program says email address already in database. Some happening when updating my own profile.
Please comment.
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 20th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Heather
Shahina M Hakim
January 13th, 2017I am very efficient and hard working lady. Did lot of places work not less than 5 years. Please give me chance to work in your place so that I can show my ability.
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 20th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Heather
Shahina M Hakim
January 13th, 2017I like to work in your place. I am very fast and hard working lady.
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 20th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Heather
Connie Baio
January 17th, 2017I WOULD BE HONORED TO WORK FOR YOUR COMPANY THANK YOU SIRS C.BAIO
Pulse Blog Administrator
January 20th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Heather
Vickie
January 22nd, 2017nice team to work with
richard william crites
January 23rd, 2017are you hire cart pusser
Pulse Blog Administrator
February 7th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
richard william crites
January 25th, 2017great
Michelle Mascorro
February 27th, 2017I would love to be part of the family team.
Michelle Mascorro
February 27th, 2017I enjoy be teamates and working with others
Cocoa
March 24th, 2017This job will meant to me i have a job now and my kids will be happy for me
Pinky
April 2nd, 2017Very nice person and friendly
Cris
April 10th, 2017m trying to find the home page informtarget.com to write the survey, but when google, there are several home pages that use the informtarget, and I do not know which one is correct, since none uses the original home page of Target, so it becomes Difficult for customers to put their opinion. Please send the correct home page.
Thanks
Pulse Blog Administrator
April 11th, 2017Hello,
If you are looking to leave guest feedback, please visit http://www.target.com and select the Feedback optoin under the Help section of the site.
Thank you!
Amanda
Dixie Manming
April 13th, 2017Would like more information on employ yment very interested in job opportunity s
Pulse Blog Administrator
April 26th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Anthony
April 14th, 2017Just letting you know i have summited a job app,and im very flexible on all job positions and i dont mind the physical labor,so if your looking to hire u wouldnt let you down somewhere in the area of medford,or please thank you for your time..
Susan Yang
April 24th, 2017I love to shop at Target! I would love to work as a cashier if you guys are hiring. It’ll be nice to experience for my first time job. I’ve been trying to find job for being a cashier lately. Thank you.
Pulse Blog Administrator
April 26th, 2017Hello,
We’re glad to hear you’re interested in Target! Our current openings are posted on target.com/careers. You can learn more about the application process by visiting our career site and searching for positions that interest you, or applying in person at any of our stores or distribution centers.
Thank you,
Amanda
Garvinmarkeywanda
June 12th, 2017I’m an family person I believe in law regulations respect sage protect and serve
Xxcvgs
August 26th, 2018I never felt comfortable with their slogan “Target the family”. I believe it is wrong to control what people think, where they should spend their money. Target is not a discounter, they have a “brand”, they want to “own” you.