The interview process at Target consisted of multiple rounds, ranging from medium to low difficulty. Round 1: A discussion with the hiring manager, primarily focused on explaining the role and presenting my work. Round 2 (Jury Round): I presented two case studies to a panel of two interviewers—one lead product designer and a manager who had already reviewed my work and kept her camera off. While I expected thoughtful doubts/questions, the interviewers didn’t seem fully engaged and asked questions that didn’t add much depth to the conversation. Round 3 (Whiteboarding Session): This round was different from typical whiteboarding interviews, as there were three interviewers present. One of them initially mentioned that we would collaborate to solve the problem, but the actual expectation was to independently solve it while articulating my thought process. Additionally, most of the interviewers turned off their cameras during the session, making it feel impersonal. When I had questions, only one person would briefly turn their camera on to respond. Overall, the experience felt a bit disengaged and unclear at times, which made the process more challenging than necessary. Clearer expectations and a more interactive approach would improve the experience for future candidates.

The process started with applying for a position, HR reached out to set up an interview. The contact person was extremely kind and willing to work with my schedule. I set up a phone interview through Workday and it was an easy process to navigate.