Archived Interviewing for GSA soon - I need some advice

[tahu300]

I am in this sort of position as well(interviewing to become a GSA). Target seems to take forever to go through the interview processes though, so it can be rather frustrating. Also, I sat down with my STL to go over interview stuff and it seemed to me like it went poorly (mostly because I was so nervous talking to my STL, and I was exhausted because I slept only 5 hours) but my ETL-GE said that it had went well. Anyways, I would say you should take the GSA position because it is a position where you WILL move up quickly if you are successful and show willingness to move to the next level (Assuming positions are opening up at a steady pace of course).

 

[redandkhaki]

that's not true at all stores. In a three week span we posted a gsa position (left it posted for two weeks with that notice on it) interviewed the third week and hired the third week. We really needed a gsa though so it went fast.

 

[Barcode]

I am in this sort of position as well(interviewing to become a GSA). Target seems to take forever to go through the interview processes though, so it can be rather frustrating. Also, I sat down with my STL to go over interview stuff and it seemed to me like it went poorly (mostly because I was so nervous talking to my STL, and I was exhausted because I slept only 5 hours) but my ETL-GE said that it had went well. Anyways, I would say you should take the GSA position because it is a position where you WILL move up quickly if you are successful and show willingness to move to the next level (Assuming positions are opening up at a steady pace of course).

I don't know how you're qualified to make that assumption since you're not (yet) a GSA...

 

[redeye58]

Bump. I still don't know.

I hope that my earlier assumption was wrong & it's what you really want.

 

[tahu300]

I know because of the GSAs in my store that have advanced to GSTL and then to ETL in a rather short time. 2 years for one (GSA to ETL) and 4.5 years for another (TM to ETL). 4.5 years still isn't bad to go from TM to ETL.

 

[greentreen]

I got it1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[commiecorvus]

Mozel Tov.

 

[Barcode]

Grats!

 

[PrincessDagger]

Congratulations!!

 

[redandkhaki]

Awesome!!!

 

[redeye58]

Congrats.
Get ready to run screaming into the night. And that's just your first closing shift.

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

Way to go. Stop texting on your phone & watch the lanes!

 

[seasonal]

Don't forget. Have your team work with you not for you.

 

[mrknownothing]

Congratulations! Best of luck to you.

 

[targetismylife09]

.....and now the fun begins!:excited:

 

[greentreen]

Ok so I start tomorrow. Any last advice? ;0

 

[StaticSun]

Did you cry yet? Try getting the emotions out ahead of time.

 

[greentreen]

Did you cry yet? Try getting the emotions out ahead of time.

It wasn't bad. Not yet at least ;-

 

[redeye58]

Give it time. It will be.

 

[greentreen]

I know it is a lot more responsibility than AP but I find myself to be so much more comfortable doing this!🙂 That is a huge relief.

 

[Barcode]

Give it time. It will be.

Yup... Once you get settled in, prepare to get **** on... Haha

 

[greentreen]

Well the GSTL who is training me was a GSA before she got the GSTL position. And at the same store. So while I acknowledge all of the negative and likely realistic comments, I have my eye on the prize.

 

[Barcode]

Well the GSTL who is training me was a GSA before she got the GSTL position. And at the same store. So while I acknowledge all of the negative and likely realistic comments, I have my eye on the prize.

Doesn't matter. My gstl that I disliked so much used to be my GSA peer for about a year, and I would have classified her as a friend. To become a gstl you basically have to sell out.

Your day will come when they **** on you like a herd of elephants.

 

[greentreen]

well your experience with a small group of people need not predict mine. In any case, I am at least getting some leadership experience with this that I can use in the future when I interview for a TL position whether or not it is a GSTL position.

 

[Barcode]

well your experience with a small group of people need not predict mine. In any case, I am at least getting some leadership experience with this that I can use in the future when I interview for a TL position whether or not it is a GSTL position.

Okay, that's good. I'm glad you enjoy your move. Even though you had to demote yourself... If that floats your boat though... 🙂

Just don't say we didnt tell you if interviews for TL don't work out.