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Target ATS Tips

How to get your resume past Target's Applicant Tracking System and into the hands of a recruiter.

Which ATS does Target use?

Target uses Workday as their Applicant Tracking System. This means your resume will be parsed and scored by Workday's algorithms before a human ever sees it.

Application Tips for Target

Target uses Workday. Professional, results-oriented formatting works best.

Target calls their employees "team members" and customers "guests" — use this language in your application.

Highlight retail operations, supply chain, e-commerce, or guest experience improvements.

Quantify retail impact: "fulfillment optimization reduced ship-from-store time by 35%, improving same-day delivery."

Mention experience with omnichannel retail, inventory management, or Target's proprietary brands.

Keywords That Resonate at Target

These terms reflect Target's culture and values. Naturally weaving them into your resume and cover letter signals cultural fit.

inclusivityconnectiondrivejoycaregrow togetherwin togetherguest obsessed

General ATS Formatting Rules

  • ✓Use a clean, single-column layout — multi-column formats confuse most ATS parsers.
  • ✓Stick to standard section headings: Experience, Education, Skills, Certifications.
  • ✓Avoid images, tables, text boxes, and headers/footers — these are often stripped.
  • ✓Submit as PDF unless the job posting specifically requests .docx.
  • ✓Match keywords from the job description exactly — ATS scores keyword overlap.

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