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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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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csigabajnok 0
Reason enough, huh? :)
FlightNav 0
Forget Target. Go to a decent to great college, get your undergrad degree, maybe go on to get your master's and then, and graduate to get an awesome job. And remember never to shop at Target.
null_fml 11
They were probably looking for experience more than education.
PTERONOPHOBIA 0
#10, was there actually any question about the sarcasm after the PhD remark? lol
hooray4me 0
maybe not everyone equates military school/experience with having leadership qualities.
Tankkiller308 16
Depends if it was west point they are purely focused on leadership all the generals admirals and other high ranking officers come from the army not really marines ariforce or navy except for a few exceptions
Zic_fml 7
It seems Target is a very demanding and a competitive company.
ChaosZirconia 0
I just escaped four years at Target. And for part of that time I was in management. Believe me, you are far better off being denied. Target -used- be a wonderful company to work for... those days are definitely in the past.
Chwis88 0
military school means you're good at taking orders and doing what you're told to do. andthe honors just means you're really good at listening. Anyways target sucks.
Tuxedo_Mask 0
why even apply for target if you graduated with honors?
cypher_sonic 0
Wait, if you came from a military school, why not go for a better job?