The Gap Retail Management Program Interview Questions & Reviews

Interview Details – I applied online and received an initial phone screen. The phone screen was a mix of behavioral and retail questions. After passing the phone screen, I was given instructions for creating a presentation that I had to deliver to an HR contracter over Skype. This was kind of jarring for me because I've never had to do a presentation over Skype before. Usually companies the size of Gap Inc. will fly out candidates for in-person presentations, so this made Gap seem a little cheap.

Anyway, the Skype interview took place about a week after I received the initial instructions. I was given 15 minutes to present, after which the interviewer asked me a series of questions based on my presentation. The interviewer didn't have any criticisms and said that she enjoyed my presentation, but I did not move onto the next round.

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.

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

Interview Details – I had a first round interview over the phone for the retail management program. I received very little feedback from the recruiter and she really didn't seem overly excited to be talking to me. She asked extremely detailed questions and expected immediate responses. This was especially hard, given that it was over the phone and I wasn't able to see any facial expressions or have her see mine. I did not receive a second round interview.

Interview Details – This was a very standard college recruitment interview process that started with a presentation to potential job candidates on campus. The presentation was coordinated by the HR representative, but there were employees from all of the different stores and who were at different stages in their career. The presentation had good content, but was somewhat uncoordinated between the GAP employees who were there to explain what the company was all about.

The interview took place at the career center and consisted of two individual interviews with one HR person and another senior GAP employee. Behavioral questions were asked such as, "tell me about a time when you were faced with a difficult decision." It was strange because the two interviews consisted of EXACTLY the same questions and I felt as if I were just repeating what I had already previously said.

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.

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 Details – First round is a phone interview. When they call you they get right down to business. In my case, I have been working for the company in the store level for quite a while. This wasn't a typical behavioral interview, they asked specific questions about business and fashion. I was told during this interview they would not ask me back for a second interview, however the interviewer went over the questions with me and told me better answers I could have given. Although I was crushed, that was extremely helpful!

Interview Details – I met a Gap rep at a career fair and subsequently interviewed with their representatives at the career center. After talking to the recruiters, I think we both understood that I was looking for something else. However, the interview process is what is expected. Read other people's comments on questions. They ask the same exact questions.

Interview Details – The lady who interviewd me was not very friendly. They asked me several questions which, I work internally for the company, and I didn't even know some of the answers! THey encourage all majors to apply, so it worries me a bit that unless you know a LOT about all of the brands, you will feel unprepared, which is how I felt. They also asked you some math questions, which I felt very akward doing because I know she was just waiting on the other end for me to answer them. I felt rushed and flustered so I did the problem incorreclt, and she rudely told me my answer was incorrect. Then I had to do it over again and she condescendly told me the correct way to do the problem. They emailed me a few days after letting me know they decided to persue other candidates. I wasn't shocked, but my experience just wasn't that great.