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Expect questions on guest service under pressure, reliability for shifts, teamwork on the floor, and how you handle busy checkout or cart runs. Prepare short examples of calm problem-solving with customers.
Strong fit if you like on-site retail pace, guest interaction, and physical floor work at a large national retailer—less so if you need remote work or a desk-only day.
As a Target Guest Advocate (cashier, front-of-store attendant, or cart attendant) in Reston, you check guests out, keep entrances and cart areas orderly, greet and direct shoppers, and support a clean, fast store flow during peak traffic.
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No. The listing is on-site in Reston, Fairfax County (remote flag is 0).
Primarily cashier, front-of-store, or cart-attendant duties: checkouts, greeting guests, and keeping the entrance and carts ready.
Company site and history: Target Corporation on Wikipedia; careers news via Target’s jobs pages.
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Website: target.com
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Target operates small-format and large-format retail stores and hypermarkets. It is the eighth-largest retailer in the United States and is a component of the S&P 500 Index.
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Target is hiring a full-time Guest Advocate at our Reston, Fairfax County store location. This role combines cashier duties, front-of-store customer service, and shopping cart management to create a welcoming shopping experience for every guest. About the Role As a full-time Guest Advocate, you'll be the friendly face guiding guests through checkout and throughout the store. Whether you're processing transactions at our registers, assisting shoppers in the front-of-store area, or maintaining shopping cart availability, your primary focus is delivering exceptional hospitality and ensuring every guest leaves satisfied. What You'll Do Greet guests with authentic warmth and process their purchases quickly and accurately at checkout Provide helpful customer service assistance both at registers and across front-of-store areas Gather, organize, and maintain shopping carts to keep the store exterior and parking areas accessible Handle payment transactions—cash, card, and other methods—while maintaining accuracy Answer guest questions and direct them to products or team members who can assist Keep checkout and front-of-store spaces clean, organized, and fully stocked Partner with team members to support all store operations and uphold Target's service standards What We're Looking For Genuine interest in helping guests and making their shopping experience better Strong communication and interpersonal abilities Comfort working in a fast-paced retail setting and managing multiple priorities Reliability and a strong work ethic, including flexibility for retail hours Attention to detail and accuracy when handling transactions Physical capability to stand for extended periods and move shopping carts and merchandise No prior experience required—we provide complete training for new team members About Target Target is a general merchandise retailer dedicated to helping families find everyday joy. Our store associates are vital to that mission, creating welcoming environments where guests feel valued and respected. Full-time positions start at an hourly rate of $17.50 USD. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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