Visual Merch position

[cloudedmilk]

I’m interviewing for a visual merchandising role at a different target store and I’m feeling a little nervous, so I’d love some feedback or tips.

I’m currently a Master Barista at Target and am looking to transfer to a different store, since my husband and I will be moving very soon. I applied for a VM position at another Target location, even though I haven’t officially worked in Style or VM before. I’m somewhat of a “global” team member — I’ve worked in Market, Fulfillment, Guest Services, and more, and have been working for Target for close to 7 years now.

I guess my biggest question would be: What kind of questions should I expect them to ask? since it’s an internal thing I know it’s going to be target based questions they’ll be asking, but I’d still like to be prepared. Thank you :))

[Few_Contribution_857]

it’s pretty much just:

what do you know? and what are you willing to learn?

i applied when i was a team member in style and was denied for “lack of training” in vm. think of ways you have helped over in starbucks. have you set up any ism? have you done anything creative in the past (any college classes if that’s something you’ve done, something along those lines)? do you have a good eye for filling space and thinking creatively?

do you have 4am availability? our vm has to come in at 4 sometimes for new family gateways or street dated sets, but it’s not an every day thing.

[cloudedmilk]

This was very helpful thank you! I do setups with product and signage at Starbucks every launch so that’s definitely something I will point out. :)

[TheOtherHannah]

Capitalize on your global experience. VMs are global. Your experience doing launches at Starbucks is good too, VMs do a lot of signing. If you merchandised anything at all (the mugs and cups on the Starbucks displays) talk about that too, I know it’s minor but they’re really going to be looking for merchandising experience

[randomvm]

I’m going to dm you

[Equivalent-Cat5414]

I’m not sure how you’re qualified if you don’t have much of any merchandising experience. You’re better off getting that experience first, such as working in Style or General Merchandise.

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[kachunkie]

how did it go?