Archived Why do ETLs switch stores when they get a promotion?

[danimal]

I've seen this happen a lot. But I've also seen some ETLs stay. Is this an option or required? I've just seen so many leadership changes in the few years that I've been with Target...

 

[mrknownothing]

If an ETL is a top performer, they may be moved to a red store to try to fix whichever department needs fixing.

 

[BlueSide]

18 month rotation yo

 

[Tired Grunt]

It helps with promotion to STL if you can move around and turn things around at different stores.

 

[On6]

Most ETLs have to go through two, possibly three rotations at different positions before they can go for STL.

 

[BadWolf4531]

The ETLs that want to promote will be willing to switch stores. Since ASANTS, different roles and/or different stores will, in theory, give ETLs a broader scope on store operations and will develop their leadership abilities. Sometimes an ETL will switch roles and stores entirely, and sometimes they will take on the same role at a higher-volume store (this is especially true for HR and AP positions). An ETL can always refuse to switch stores, but they do so at their own risk.

A very rare case: A former fellow Hardlines TM of mine promoted to ETL and was placed in another store as an ETL-Hardlines. He then was moved to ETL-Logistics and finally to STL, all in that same store. I believe he is now an HRBP in that district. In this scenario, I think this was based on the needs of that particular store and the district, and it's not something that happens very often.

 

[monkeyman90]

its a logistical issue. think of it like the bench for tl. they say you're ready but you need to wait for a position to open up. tl takes awhile but its usually <6 months before there's something that suits your strengths. a store has a lot less etl and they don't open up much.

a vast majority who want etl think of it as a career and will grab the title over store they'd prefer to work for.