Hey guys & gals, I'm a guy who is fairly new to Spot (been working there for nearly 2 months). When I had my interviews and got hired on for seasonal, I did a LOT of research on Target, the terms, what the job(s) entailed, and basically what to expect (both good and bad). Anyway, fast forward through training, Black Friday, Christmas, and now the after sales......I'm left with a few questions. I know when I was offered the job, it was seasonal with the condition that if I was interested or if they had any openings and based on seasonal evaluations, I may be offered something beyond seasonal.
I've been averaging 4 shifts a week for nearly 2 months now and I've picked up a shift or two when I could, as well as stayed later when needed on a couple of days. I've always been there when needed, for the most part, and I'm ALWAYS on time and never late. I'm a HL sales floor TM who is basically global (and then some). I've helped in nearly every area, except for backroom, GS, and grocery (though I've helped GS hold down some cashier spots until others could take over for me to continue my pulls and strays, I'm always one of the first up for Guest First, and I've helped zone a bit in grocery). I'm usually ALL OVER the store and on some days, I've helped print and replace any missing price labels, I've helped set up numerous Clearance aisles with my ETLs, as well as flipping end caps and shifting product from one area to another to free up space for new product. I do the usual HL-TM job requirements, such as answering call buttons, taking calls in various departments, and helping pull product from the backroom to carry out for a guest. They've trained me on quite a bit of different things and I've even been trained in SL and know the shoes VERY well. lol
I guess what I'm getting at is I've been termed "global" by one of the SL ladies I've worked with. She told me it's a great thing to be global and know different areas of the store and have the ability to jump in and help out where needed.
I had my interviews in late October, then had orientation on November 9th. During the interviews, the ETL-AP and another ETL interviewed me and were impressed with my previous work experience (worked at a condo in a tourist area, dealing with everything from inspections to phones, computers, guests, handling money, etc.--very similar to some of the things needed on a job such as what Spot offers). Anyway, they interviewed me and they both went great, then someone from HR stepped in with me and had me sign the paperwork and offered me the seasonal job. Took the drug test and everything went great. I officially started training about 2 weeks later, not long before Black Friday. By then, I basically knew most of what was needed of me and if I ever hit a snag, I can always count on my ETL or a fellow TM to help me out (everyone is great at my store). Things have been everything from great to crazy, depending on the influx of guests and number of questions asked. I still managed to go through it all with a smile and still enjoyed my job. I made it through Black Friday, then prepared for Christmas. I worked hard, helping keep seasonal up and running, along with many other areas of the store. I even worked until close on Christmas Eve and we rocked it and kept things running smooth. I really like the entire Team at my store, the way things are run, the ETLs I work with, and how work actually seems fun.
Here's where the questions begin........I know based on my paperwork I signed that my seasonal job is to end in January (not sure if it would end on the 9th, but I believe that's what HR mentioned to me while signging it, since I started on November 9th). I told her then that I would be interested in staying on if any positions become available. She told me that as of then, they only had seasonal, but usually people come and go around this time of year, so something may come up and it would be evaluated. Since it's getting close, I'm starting to worry about staying on. I would love to, but I'm not sure how they go about showing interest in keeping you on beyond seasonal. Would someone come and talk to me or should I talk to someone about it? I did catch the ETL-HR in TMSC and asked her I should talk to about staying on beyond seasonal. She told me that they were evaluating seasonal employees at this time and that they would let us know. Does that mean I will only hear something if they decided to keep me on? I know that most have mentioned that schedules this week have everyone's hours cut (mine included), but I'm still on the schedule and have 2 shifts this week (8 hours each). Is this a good sign? I haven't heard anything from anyone about being kept on beyond seasonal. I just keep checking the schedule, writing down my shifts, and showing up to help. I know my ETL has told me numerous times that she really likes me because of my great attitude and hard work. I guess I'm just hoping for the best, but kind of expecting the worst, since I haven't heard anything from anyone about it yet. Another good thing is a lot of the regular ETLs, GSTL, our ETL-AP, and our main manager/boss (not sure what the correct term is for him--we just all call each other by name while on the floor) all know me by name and regularly call on me to help out. I'd like to think I'm working hard, doing a great job, and helping them when needed, so any words of advice or any ideas on whether they might keep me on past seasonal employment?
Thanks in advance and it's good to finally post here and meet you all.....and I apologize for the novel. lol (just wanted to share a bit of who I am and how much I've put into this new job that I've found out I enjoy a lot.
I've been averaging 4 shifts a week for nearly 2 months now and I've picked up a shift or two when I could, as well as stayed later when needed on a couple of days. I've always been there when needed, for the most part, and I'm ALWAYS on time and never late. I'm a HL sales floor TM who is basically global (and then some). I've helped in nearly every area, except for backroom, GS, and grocery (though I've helped GS hold down some cashier spots until others could take over for me to continue my pulls and strays, I'm always one of the first up for Guest First, and I've helped zone a bit in grocery). I'm usually ALL OVER the store and on some days, I've helped print and replace any missing price labels, I've helped set up numerous Clearance aisles with my ETLs, as well as flipping end caps and shifting product from one area to another to free up space for new product. I do the usual HL-TM job requirements, such as answering call buttons, taking calls in various departments, and helping pull product from the backroom to carry out for a guest. They've trained me on quite a bit of different things and I've even been trained in SL and know the shoes VERY well. lol
I guess what I'm getting at is I've been termed "global" by one of the SL ladies I've worked with. She told me it's a great thing to be global and know different areas of the store and have the ability to jump in and help out where needed.
I had my interviews in late October, then had orientation on November 9th. During the interviews, the ETL-AP and another ETL interviewed me and were impressed with my previous work experience (worked at a condo in a tourist area, dealing with everything from inspections to phones, computers, guests, handling money, etc.--very similar to some of the things needed on a job such as what Spot offers). Anyway, they interviewed me and they both went great, then someone from HR stepped in with me and had me sign the paperwork and offered me the seasonal job. Took the drug test and everything went great. I officially started training about 2 weeks later, not long before Black Friday. By then, I basically knew most of what was needed of me and if I ever hit a snag, I can always count on my ETL or a fellow TM to help me out (everyone is great at my store). Things have been everything from great to crazy, depending on the influx of guests and number of questions asked. I still managed to go through it all with a smile and still enjoyed my job. I made it through Black Friday, then prepared for Christmas. I worked hard, helping keep seasonal up and running, along with many other areas of the store. I even worked until close on Christmas Eve and we rocked it and kept things running smooth. I really like the entire Team at my store, the way things are run, the ETLs I work with, and how work actually seems fun.
Here's where the questions begin........I know based on my paperwork I signed that my seasonal job is to end in January (not sure if it would end on the 9th, but I believe that's what HR mentioned to me while signging it, since I started on November 9th). I told her then that I would be interested in staying on if any positions become available. She told me that as of then, they only had seasonal, but usually people come and go around this time of year, so something may come up and it would be evaluated. Since it's getting close, I'm starting to worry about staying on. I would love to, but I'm not sure how they go about showing interest in keeping you on beyond seasonal. Would someone come and talk to me or should I talk to someone about it? I did catch the ETL-HR in TMSC and asked her I should talk to about staying on beyond seasonal. She told me that they were evaluating seasonal employees at this time and that they would let us know. Does that mean I will only hear something if they decided to keep me on? I know that most have mentioned that schedules this week have everyone's hours cut (mine included), but I'm still on the schedule and have 2 shifts this week (8 hours each). Is this a good sign? I haven't heard anything from anyone about being kept on beyond seasonal. I just keep checking the schedule, writing down my shifts, and showing up to help. I know my ETL has told me numerous times that she really likes me because of my great attitude and hard work. I guess I'm just hoping for the best, but kind of expecting the worst, since I haven't heard anything from anyone about it yet. Another good thing is a lot of the regular ETLs, GSTL, our ETL-AP, and our main manager/boss (not sure what the correct term is for him--we just all call each other by name while on the floor) all know me by name and regularly call on me to help out. I'd like to think I'm working hard, doing a great job, and helping them when needed, so any words of advice or any ideas on whether they might keep me on past seasonal employment?
Thanks in advance and it's good to finally post here and meet you all.....and I apologize for the novel. lol (just wanted to share a bit of who I am and how much I've put into this new job that I've found out I enjoy a lot.
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