I applied online. The process took 2 days. I interviewed at Target (Davis, CA) in Nov 2011
Interview
Before the interview, I took a basic multiple choice assessment test that asked what I thought the best/worst solutions to certain situations were. The position was for seasonal Starbucks cashier and I was interviewed by the Starbucks Team Leader . She asked me:
1) Why I wanted to work for Target Starbucks
2) Do you have any retail experience
3) What would a supervisor/teacher say were your strengths and where you needed improvement
Then she moved onto 4 situation-type “STAR” questions, where they ask “Describe a time when..” and your answer should describe the Situation, the Task (what’s required, who was involved, when/where it took place), the Action taken, and the Result. The questions asked of me were: Describe a time when you…
1) helped someone in need
2) worked with a group to achieve a goal
3) performed a task out of your skill set and how you handled it
4) a time when you had many projects/deadlines
After the interview, I was supposed to interview with the Team Leader’s supervisor, but she was not there that day. So I came back the next morning to interview with her. Again, she asked similar STAR type questions:
1) Why I wanted to work for Starbucks
2) Describe a time I helped someone in need
3) Describe a time I made a mistake and what I did to fix it
4) Describe a time I was frustrated with another co-worker.
Overall the interview experience was pretty easy because I prepared for it using the questions I found here on Glassdoor.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to complete a task out of your skill set/comfort zone.
It was interesting. Not hard at all, straightforward, and pretty open people. It was an okay interview and what you’d typically expect. So don’t stress stress it, I mean kinda try your best
Standard process, STAR method is good to use in interviews like this. Wear nice clothing not too dressed up not too formal and be friendly. Positive environment not super high pressure
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about a time you had an upset customer and what did you do to fix the issue
I applied online. I interviewed at Target (Miramar, FL) in Jun 2026
Interview
I answered 5 recorded interview questions and 1 Q&A. You get 2-3 mins to answer the 5 questions, and the Q&A has no time limit, it was surprisingly easy to prepare myself for.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time you had to adjust what you were working on to support the needs of a group or team