Thursday, July 19, 2007

Target Retail Internships

I received this from Target today (7/19/07). For more information, please visit: www.Target.com/campus

See a company like no other: Target.

We are an upscale discount retailer that provides quality, trend-right merchandise and everyday basics at attractive prices in clean, spacious and friendly stores. Our vision is clear: To Be The Best. To achieve the vision, we must have the best team. A team of strong, passionate leaders with unique experiences and differences as people, willing to bring their personal best every single day.

See yourself in Store Leadership.
If you can thrive in a fast changing environment, want to offer innovative ideas, focus on results and inspire your team to do the same, then Target’s Executive Internship Program is for you. You must be authorized to work in the United States to be accepted into this position.

Store Executive Intern
The objective of the Executive Internship is to give you an overview of Target Stores’ operations and company programs while strengthening your leadership skills, enabling you to be an effective executive and strategic business partner for the Stores pyramid. As a Store Executive Intern, you will receive support from all areas within the store as you develop your leadership skills in our three part program: Target Fundamentals, Basic Leadership and Hands-on Special Project.

DURING THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM YOU WILL:
§ Review our brand strategy and discover what it takes to lead a team
§ Understand merchandising, guest service and inventory management and how to maximize sales
§ Discover how the Human Resources position impacts staffing, development, retention and brand management
§ Learn about the product supply chain and work through inventory management and productivity issues
§ Train on how to discourage theft and fraud while maintaining store safety
§ Develop your leadership skills
§ Complete a hands-on project requiring you to implement the knowledge you acquire during your internship

Skills we’re looking for.
§ Desire to pursue a career in retail management
§ Leadership and strong decision-making skills
§ Assertiveness and initiative
§ Team-oriented thinking
§ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations
§ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

TRAINING AND SUPPORT WE OFFER:
§ 10-week internship program
§ 400 total hours
§ Paid training and opportunity to receive school credit

See the rewards.
§ 10 week internship program
§ 400 total hours
§ Paid training and opportunity to receive school credit

See a place of exciting challenges and rewards. See a place where you’ll feel empowered to do something brilliant. See a place filled with creativity and unlimited opportunity.

To apply, visit our careers website at www.Target.com/campus.

See yourself here.
Target is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free work place.