When I applied for the Target Executive Team Leader (ETL) Internship, I honestly didn\u2019t pay too much attention to the job description. I was already interested in the opportunity because of Target\u2019s reputation and the chance to gain real-world leadership experience, especially after talking with the recruiter at the career fair. The description mentioned that the role was \u201cvery team-oriented and results-driven,\u201d but that alone didn\u2019t really influence my decision to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After starting the internship, though, I realized how accurate the job description actually was- even though I did not pay to much attention to it. It said I would learn how to impact financial, team, and operational performance\u2014and that\u2019s exactly what happened I feel like. I spent most of my time up front being guest facing, helping facilitate daily operations and making sure the team was properly staffed and positioned to keep things running smoothly. I also had to think ahead and communicate with team members so everyone was set up for success, and manage the age gap I had with a lot of my team members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One part of the description that stood out was about working closely with a mentor and eventually leading their department. That was definitely true\u2014I got a lot of support from my mentor Pat and gradually took on more responsibility over time. I actually had a cool opportunity where he had to leave on vacation 3 weeks in so I got to take over fully. The ongoing developmental conversations they promised were also something I appreciated. I always felt like my growth was a priority, and they wanted to invest in me to come back post grad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, even though the job description didn\u2019t play a major role in my initial decision, it turned out to be a really good preview of the internship itself, and I would reccomend the read to someone. It was a strong match for what I actually experienced, especially when it came to leadership, teamwork, and hands-on learning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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