Work: Today, I heard back from my store management interview at Target....

By yanksbitethebig1 - 16/03/2009 01:09 - United States

Today, I heard back from my store management interview at Target. I was offered an overnight stock clerk position. When I called HR to find out if my application was in the wrong file I was told I lack the leadership qualities necessary for Target. I graduated with honors from a military school. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2024 23:00 - United Kingdom

Today, my application for a holiday role at a department store was declined because I was "not as qualified as some other candidates." I worked this exact same job at this exact same store last year. FML

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By WTF. - 03/08/2019 20:00

Today, I was interviewed by a WalMart employee for a position in their pharmacy. I didn't get the job. I was more qualified than the woman who gave me the interview. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/02/2012 02:03 - United States

Today, Target asked me if I would do the closing announcement. I've only been working there a little while, so excited I agreed. I told people, "The store is now closing, thank you for shopping at Walmart." FML

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Says something about you, probably

By Amanda Howard - 27/04/2020 02:00

Today, my brother, who recently got out of prison after doing time for armed robbery, got a job at Target. I applied to the same Target six times, and was denied every time. FML

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By Pho_Rheal - 25/09/2009 00:11 - United States

Today, I got a phone call for a interview at Target at 4:30 pm. I got super excited, so I got dressed up and headed over there. I told the manager that I was there for my interview. He didn't know what I was talking about. My friends had prank called me. FML

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By Jeanna - 15/03/2016 23:14 - United States - Baskett

Today, I went into a store for an interview. I've had several places wanting to talk to me and this job was a lot lower paying. I got a little cocky and when offered the job, I said I wanted some time to finish my other interviews first and see what my options were. The manager then took back his offer. FML

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By collegekidproblems - 30/06/2016 19:35 - United States

Today, I have put in many job applications and had many interviews for a variety of positions all of which I am highly qualified for. Today, I heard back from all but one that I am overqualified. Welcome to Walmart. FML

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By NCanalyst - 11/11/2009 20:28 - Norway

Today, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML

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By Anonymous - 09/11/2009 19:03 - United States

Today, I was turned down for a job as a cashier at Best Buy. I worked like hell to get into and then graduate from one of the top Telecommunication schools in the country. I spent all my time with extracurriculars to help my resume instead of partying like my friends. I can't even be a cashier. FML

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By issue - 07/09/2018 01:30

Today, I tried to get a job at Walmart. My mom was the hiring manager. She turned me down due to lack of work experience. FML

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jarofarts 0

Monday 16 March 2009 9:09

i used to work at target doing that job. you're not missing out.

wowFML123 0

Monday 16 March 2009 11:33

I don't get why you're complaining. Military school obviously leaves you with an inferior education for working at Target. There's stocking shelves, answering phones, operating a cash register, mopping floors. You may even have to show customers where things are located in the store. I think you may actually have to have your PhD to work there.

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Kamicase 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 0:06

Requirements are getting tougher out there. Even Generals aren't prepared enough to lead a Target anymore. ^^

OperationNicole_fml 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 0:35

I don't understand why you think going to military school and graduating with honors makes you eligible for management. You don't lack brains, you lack experience. Why do you think you'll boss around people that have been there for years and know the store inside and out when you've just arrived? Start from the bottom up, just like everybody else.

olivejuice 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 1:24

It's rough out there for everyone right now. I just got my degree and work as a basic receptionist in a field that is in no way related to my education - and it took me over a month to even find that! Just be grateful when you do find a job, no matter what it is.

gogo_fml 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 1:34

Target blows. I applied twice and got rejected twice. I have a degree in management and ran a school business of about 15 students for 4 years. I have also tutored students at various grades in various subjects for about 6 years. I was rejected for their team leader as "not qualified". The second time I ended up meeting the guy who got the job and he was still working on his GED at 23 but had been working there for 6 years. Now I am training to manage a department of 30 people for a large defense contractor with double the salary target offered. Mainly this was based on my experience there as an intern there. Bottom line: You're IQ drops 50 points if you've never worked for that company.

awalkinthepark 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 4:11

Then why are you applying to Target?

MackenzieB 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 5:46

It's ******* target. Why would you want to work there?

fmlbaby_fml 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 5:56

The people who work at target have shit for brains... why would you want to become a part of that?

roachspray 0

Tuesday 17 March 2009 7:47

School, even military school, does not make you a leader. Ever managed anything? Because that's probably what they're looking for. Welcome to the world outside, where we're expected to work up to things based on our experience and attitude - even shit jobs as Target managers.