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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Today, I interviewed potential employees for a job position that I was supposed to get promoted to. FML
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
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
i used to work at target doing that job. you're not missing out.
wowFML123 0
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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olephant 0
dude target turns down everyone. eff them.
aehart 0
Haha. I've worked at Target for nearly three years. In Target talk "lacking leadership abilities" means that you aren't someone they think they can manipulate. You lost out on nothing.
serenitylater 0
Assuming you haven't been dishonorably discharged or severely injured, you should be continuing your military career. You're not going to find many jobs that compare to it in the civilian sector--especially not in this market and especially not at TARGET of all places.
mld_fml 0
#29: All of the claims you posted are refuted by Snopes. They give at the corporate level, not the local store level. Check before you spread crap. click my link for the page
Germasian 0
ig you graduated with honors from the military, why the hell are you applying at target???
cantwinever 0
Target = anti-military. My ex husband was a SARGENT in the Army and an Iraqi Freedom vet, and when he came back to civilian land, Target had him working the floor because he was "lacking leadership qualities" and (I kid you not) because the manager didn't feel he would respond well to high-paced high stress work!! He worked there 2 years, and they refused to promote him...needless to say, he re-joined the army! In short, don't feel bad, Target wouldn't know a good employee if they saw one!
Pazu_fml 10
It sounds like it was an issue with the interview. Your education doesn't mean anything if you don't come across as someone they would like managing their store.
twistedspeaker 0
You graduate from Military school with honors and you are applying at Target of all places. That just does not sound bright. I agree with the above comment. If Target denies you a management position then you obviously did something wrong during the interview. They hire the stupidest people for management there. lol
Lia_fml 0
#47 - Please don't classify everyone who works at Target as having 'shit for brains'. Not all of us are morons. I work at Target and take offense to that. I've got a really great job there and love working for the company. I'm also a four time published author.
ggen 0
trust me, the Target Corporation doesn't necessarily give people jobs depending on their classifications, they just do it on their needs and have a "if you want it take it" attitude. Believe me, I know.