Target Named One of the Best Places to Launch a Career by BusinessWeek

Target is not only a great place to shop, but also a great place to launch a career according to a recent ranking by BusinessWeek. Target ranked 14th out of 119 companies on BusinessWeek’s Best Places to Launch a Career survey. This was the first time Target participated in this survey, which recognized the company for the career opportunities it provides for recent college graduates. Target was the top-ranked retailer on the list, followed by Macy’s (ranked #56), Walgreen's (ranked #79), Kohl's (ranked #94), Abercrombie & Fitch (ranked #98) and Sears (ranked #110), respectively.

"We continuously strive to attract, retain and develop the best talent for our stores, distribution centers and headquarters locations,” said Tim Curoe, vice president, talent acquisition. "In today’s challenging economic environment, graduates want to work for a strong company with a great passion for ongoing development and training – both of which they will find at Target. In addition, our strongly held commitment to community giving and sustainability further solidifies why many potential team members view Target as an employer of choice.”

The Best Places to Launch a Career ranking is based on three separate surveys: a BusinessWeek survey of career-services directors at U.S. colleges; a survey of 40,000 U.S. college students conducted by Universum USA, a Philadelphia research company; and a BusinessWeek poll of the employers themselves.

The entire article, along with a complete ranking list, is available at www.BusinessWeek.com. Also available on the Web site is an online video featuring Tim Curoe along with recruiting executives from IBM and Boston Consulting Group.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,648 stores in 47 states nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices. Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative products, in-store experiences and community partnerships. Whether visiting a Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly differentiated items. Since 1946, the corporation has invested five percent of its income in the communities it serves. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives more than $3 million a week to its local communities through grants and special programs. Target partners with nonprofit organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.