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Target Data Analyst Interview Questions

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SQL & Data ManipulationStart here. 13 questions + 2 drills · ~131 min
RANK vs DENSE_RANK in LeaderboardsEasy

Explain how RANK() and DENSE_RANK() handle ties differently in ordered SQL results such as leaderboards.

Window FunctionsRankingData WranglingTarget
Optimizing Slow PostgreSQL Research QueriesMedium

Explain how you diagnosed and optimized a slow PostgreSQL query using execution plans, indexing, and query rewrites.

JoinsData WranglingAggregationsTarget
Simplify Reporting Queries with CTEsEasy

Explain how CTEs make complex PostgreSQL queries easier to read, debug, and maintain in reporting workflows.

SubqueriesJoinsCTEsTarget
Window Ranking in Ticket QueuesMedium

Explain SQL window functions and when to use ROW_NUMBER() versus DENSE_RANK() for ranked ticket analysis.

Window FunctionsRankingrow_numberTarget
Customer Orders: LEFT vs INNER JOINEasy

Explain how INNER JOIN and LEFT JOIN differ, and when to use each for matched-only versus all-left-row analysis.

JoinsData WranglingGroup ByTarget
Current SQL Project ExperienceMedium

Assesses your hands-on SQL experience and how you apply it in real work.

project experiencesqlTarget
Second-Highest Purchase Per CategoryHard
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Find the second-highest distinct purchase amount for each Target guest category and date within a rolling 30-day period.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsRankingTarget
7-Day Rolling Average OrdersMedium
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Calculate each Target store's daily orders and seven-day rolling average using PostgreSQL window functions.

Window FunctionsDate FunctionsData ManipulationTarget
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Behavioral & Leadership9 questions · ~77 min
Turning Trend Watching Into ActionEasy

Tests whether you translate industry awareness into practical leadership, prioritization, and measurable team impact.

CommunicationLeadershipOwnershipTarget
Explaining Analysis to Non-Technical StakeholdersEasy

Tests communication of complex data to non-technical stakeholders, including clarity, stakeholder management, and actionable storytelling.

Influence Without AuthorityStakeholder ManagementCommunicationTarget
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