Pros
-great opportunity to run a P&L -company culture (IF you fit in...if you don't feel entirely comfortable while interviewing and knowing you'll be part of a team at all times, you really won't like Target. See the other reviews) -Innovative viewpoint for retail -well defined career path
Kontras
Others here have described the culture clash between MBA hires and those growing up in the company. This is getting better but it is based on fear of those growing up in the company that they have no future without an MBA. Sr Management isn't doing much to change that perception. That being said, Target is a great company to work for either as an MBA hire Buyer or a Business Analyst. You have a lot of autonomy to drive a business and put your strengths to work coordinating a strategy. There is definitely a "game" to be played at Target and there are politics but no more than at other companies of a similar size. On to the biggest issue. Living in Minnesota. If you are coming from a large city and/or are relocating alone, think very hard about making a move. Minneapolis (weather aside) is not a large city and is comprised of mainly people who grew up there, went to college there (you don't even have to leave the "cities" to go to the U) and still live there. It is an extremely cliquey city and despite the term "Minnesota Nice", it's not really a very friendly city. In fact, most transplants know Minnesota Nice to mean just the opposite, very polite but fairly fake when it comes to friendliness. Minnesotans will tell you what a world class city they have with culture, theater, outdoor activities...I'm not arguing that though few of them have a comparison point...but making friends becomes an exercise in finding other transplants.