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Sales Associate/Cashier at The Gap

No Offer – Interviewed in Mission Viejo, CA Apr 2012 – Reviewed May 5, 2012

Interview Details – The woman was very rude and she seemed like she was trying to make me feel awkward. I feel like she didn't like me from the moment she met me and the rest of the interview was just insulting

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Retail Management Program at The Gap

No Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Nov 2010 – Reviewed Nov 16, 2010

Interview Details – After submitting my application online I had a 45 minute phone interview with a recruiter. Their whole goal is to make you feel incompetent with the questions they ask.

I got a call back to schedule a video conference call interview and had 7 days to complete a huge project about creating a new brand to incorporate into the Gap portfolio. Didnt move on to the final round because they said my long term financial analysis and profitability report needed more analysis.

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  • Name a specific moment within the last year that you were a leader.   Answer Question
  • Who is your brands biggest competitor and how do you plan to share their market share?   Answer Question

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Retail Management Program at The Gap

No Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Oct 2010 – Reviewed Oct 29, 2010

Interview Details – The application online was very straightforward. I then made it to a first round phone interview. The phone interview consisted of several situational questions and reasons why I wanted to work for Gap as well as scenarios. I had a very good phone interview and moved on to the 2nd round which consisted of a project. This is how the following 2nd round interview proceeded.

I was a little taken back by the 2nd round interview with my recruiter. From the very beginning, I could feel some sort of tension. I noticed her yawning in the background and her eyes definitely was not reflective of how I view Gap as the proud retailer I know it to be. Every question she had for me felt like it was dripping with disdain. She had her arm up on the table supporting her head like she could care less to what I had to say. As the interview continued, I began to feel very uncomfortable and was unable to answer any of the questions to the best of my ability. It's surprising to have put so much time and effort into and interview and have it valued so little.

Not much to say after that.

Interview Question – What trends can you predict for the fall season?   Answer Question

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Retail Management Program at The Gap

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Jan 2008 – Reviewed Sep 10, 2012

Interview Details – Referred in by current Gap Inc. Merchandise Manager; recruiters at select universities only (not mine). Participated in three rounds of in-person interviews: behavioral, project-based, and all-day event including a case-based group interview, two individual interviews with senior management, and a retail math exam. Final round included evening welcome event, as well as sponsored airfare, hotel, and meals. Unspecified but very low acceptance rate -- at least 60 attendees at final round.

Interview Question – What brand should Gap Inc. create next? Create a presentation including business plan, target customer, competitors, merchandise and store design inspiration visuals, and financial outlook.   View Answer

Negotiation Details – Hired as part of a class of 15 employees - no negotiation / standard hiring salary and terms.

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Customer Service Consultant at The Gap

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Jun 2012 – Reviewed Jun 28, 2012

Interview Details – Group interview they asked a series of behaviosr questions, didnt get the job tho

Interview Question – tell me about a time when faced with outraged customers   Answer Question

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Sales Associate at The Gap

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Wichita, KS Aug 2010 – Reviewed Oct 19, 2012

Interview Details – You can apply in person or on the internet. The interview process is usually in a group and the expected outlook is to be customer-oriented, and have an appreciation for the clothing/retail industry.

Interview Question – What does customer service mean to you?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – Not really negotiable, but usually you will be given base pay at $9.50/hr

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Sales Associate at The Gap

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Calgary, AB (Canada) Apr 2011 – Reviewed May 10, 2011

Interview Details – I first got a call from the manager about 3 days after I applied online. When I was at the interview, we started off with a set of very basic questions. Nothing out of the ordinary. After the questions, the manager asked me to go inside of the store and pick a couple of outfits that reflected my personality. I then explained the outfits to him and related them to myself. Afterwards, we had a sort of role playing activity in which the manager was a customer and I was a sales associate. When these two activities were done, he very politely explained my flaws and gave me wonderful suggestions on how to improve my approach to customers. Since this was my very first time applying for a job in the retail environment, I learned a lot about this field. The manager was very polite and professional.

Interview Question – Describe a current fashion trend in which you are interested.   Answer Question

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Brand Experience Manager at The Gap

No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2010 – Reviewed May 10, 2010

Interview Details – I have worked for the gap in the past, but in a assistant manager capacity. I did not expect a call due to my work experience being from several years ago. But I did call the store, spoke with the manager and I believe that helped push my resume/application through. Once interviewed, I believe they were looking for someone with a little more current work history and someone more on the visual side vs. the sales/management side.

Interview Question – How many things do you see wrong with this display (then showed a picture).   View Answer

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RMP Program at The Gap

No Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Feb 2010 – Reviewed Jun 24, 2010

Interview Details – Interviewer was quite intimidating. It lasted for 40 minutes and the questions were very intense for this program. Make sure you are knowledgeable about each position this program focuses on and the latest trends in fashion.

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Administrative Assistant at The Gap

Accepted Offer – Interviewed in San Francisco, CA Aug 2012 – Reviewed May 22, 2013 New

Interview Details – I applied online and received a call within a couple weeks. I started with a phone screen. The phone screen went well and I was scheduled for an in person interview. I came in once and interviewed with five different people. They were all wonderful. I heard back within two weeks. The hiring manager called to ask additional questions and said she would get back to me within a week. From start to finish it was about a five week process.

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  • What is something a previous employer would say is negative about you?   Answer Question
  • Tell me about a time you had a deadline you couldn't meet, what did you do?   Answer Question

Negotiation Details – I unfortunately didn't negotiate. I realize now that I've worked for the company I should have. They definitely low ball their offers for people under Sr. Director level. Sr. Director and above they offer the highest they can with their budget for the most part.

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